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The family of a new mother who died in hospital six days after giving birth has spoken of her devastation.
Fozia Hanif, who had tested positive for coronavirus, died at Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham on April 8 after her condition worsened after the birth of her son.
The 29-year-old, whose baby remains in the hospital but has tested negative for Covid-19, was one of five brothers and worked for probation services at the Birmingham Magistrates Court.
Relatives said that Ms. Hanif had regular maternity checkups at the hospital during her pregnancy and one of them was found to have a slight fever and then tested positive for the disease.
Her husband Wajid Ali told ITV News: “They said they would keep her inside to find out and give her a Covid test and they kept her for two days.”
“The test came back positive and the next day they said it was mild and he could go home. After four days he had trouble breathing and we called the ambulance.”
Ms. Hanif’s sister, Sophia Hanif, said: “When the ambulance arrived, they did check-ups … and everything was fine in terms of blood pressure and sugar levels, but they still had to get her to the hospital for her baby and … I think it was the second day she was in the hospital that gave birth. “
Her son Ayaan Hanif Ali was born at 31 weeks on April 2 by cesarean section.
Hanif was taken to a recovery room after delivery, but her condition deteriorated and she was transferred to intensive care and put on a respirator.
Sophia told ITV News that the family was anxious that Ms. Hanif was not allowed visitors while she was in the recovery room, but were informed at one stage that she was improving.
Ms. Hanif’s father, Nabil Hanif, said: “She gave us the right hope … we got excited. They took her to the recovery room, gave her the phone … we actually talked to her.”
Due to her condition, Ms. Hanif was unable to see her baby and only saw photos of him before he passed away.
Her sister added: “He didn’t have time for anything. He was asking for food, he was asking about the baby, he was asking about the family, and suddenly it was a shock for all of us.”
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Ms. Hanif’s husband was called days after her admission to the ICU and told her that her condition had deteriorated, that she had developed a blood clot and was in a coma.
Her husband and father were allowed to see her, wearing protective gear, but her fan turned off on April 8, leaving her family devastated.
Nabil Hanif said the family was still grieving, but added: “We have each other, holding each other, supporting each other, brothers, grandchildren … she was a little superstar with us in our family. She was an inspiration to all of us. “
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