2012 NPP Parliamentary Candidate dies after giving birth to twins

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Ken Ntiamoa 12 years ago

I am sorry to hear this. But, as a word of caution, baby making is for 20 to 30 year olds. Women must avoid having babies after 40, especially in Ghana where we lack good facilities.

My condolences to the family

Ken

I am sorry to hear this. But, as a word of caution, baby making is for 20 to 30 year olds. Women must avoid having babies after 40, especially in Ghana where we lack good facilities.

My condolences to the family

Ken
OSBON 12 years ago

May she rest in peace. But how did she reach the hospital? Shame on us. we can't even protect our mothers.

May she rest in peace. But how did she reach the hospital? Shame on us. we can't even protect our mothers.
Jenny 12 years ago

Where did it mention anything about the mode of transportation? Sad to hear a woman dying after giving birth, but this is common in africa due to poor healthcare and adding to this woman's fate, is her age.

Where did it mention anything about the mode of transportation? Sad to hear a woman dying after giving birth, but this is common in africa due to poor healthcare and adding to this woman's fate, is her age.
TerriblY Spe cifiC 12 years ago

Now the fools are sacrificing pregnant mothers in that pathetic party. Nkurasefo mma.

Now the fools are sacrificing pregnant mothers in that pathetic party. Nkurasefo mma.
insight to the bone 12 years ago

taking the politics out the situation it is sad that in this day and age our women still die during child birth due to substandard health care . condolences

taking the politics out the situation it is sad that in this day and age our women still die during child birth due to substandard health care . condolences
TerriblY Spe cifiC 12 years ago

A lesson to the politicians to get wise and improve our health facilities. Idiots.

A lesson to the politicians to get wise and improve our health facilities. Idiots.
The Truth 12 years ago

Finally, the NDC party members and supporters themselves are complaining of the poor economy due their incompetence and corruption. We could not even keep this poor woman alive because they have stolen all the funds. It is be ...
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Finally, the NDC party members and supporters themselves are complaining of the poor economy due their incompetence and corruption. We could not even keep this poor woman alive because they have stolen all the funds. It is better to to tie ropes around their necks and cast them into the sea as Pope Francis said. A bunch of animals walking on 2 legs.
Concerned 12 years ago

This why woyome and akonfem business should not be taken lightly as it literally leads to death because we just dont have the funds for qualified staff or facilities to handle what should be a routine emergency. The blood of ...
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This why woyome and akonfem business should not be taken lightly as it literally leads to death because we just dont have the funds for qualified staff or facilities to handle what should be a routine emergency. The blood of this poor woman will be on the head of those who are diverting funds into the wrong pockets. May she rest in peace. She is at least free from the mahama ndc rawlings curse
Sankofa 12 years ago

Ken, 20-30 may be the ideal period to have a first child.

But there is nothing wrong with having a baby at 43. Some risks may increase with age, and it may be more difficult to conceive at that age. Nonetheless, women do h ...
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Ken, 20-30 may be the ideal period to have a first child.

But there is nothing wrong with having a baby at 43. Some risks may increase with age, and it may be more difficult to conceive at that age. Nonetheless, women do have babies in their forties.
Ken Ntiamoa 12 years ago

It is not ideal. Children born to older women are at risk of serious childhood diseases including diabetes, congenital diseases, ADD, stunted growth, even heart problems and "unsuoba-type" children. In addition, the child ris ...
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It is not ideal. Children born to older women are at risk of serious childhood diseases including diabetes, congenital diseases, ADD, stunted growth, even heart problems and "unsuoba-type" children. In addition, the child risks not having a mother for long. Live expectancy in Ghana is low. By the time a 43-year old's new baby is 20 years old, the mother is already 63, probably retired, ill or dead. How does a 20-year old student survive without a mom? In many instances, a 43 year old is almost a grandmother. So, it becomes a case of a grandmother having children while her own daughter is also having children. I hate that scene. But, that's me.

Ken
Nyansasem 12 years ago

Be informed first before making such arguments. Above 35 yrs, the probability of having a child with Down's Syndrome is high and that is what makes it risky, and not because of vaginal delivery. So to say that she should have ...
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Be informed first before making such arguments. Above 35 yrs, the probability of having a child with Down's Syndrome is high and that is what makes it risky, and not because of vaginal delivery. So to say that she should have opted for CS is not here or there.

Also, we don't have the facts about her pre, peri or postnatal counseling. And moreover, there is nothing from the report that shows that she delivered the twins vaginally.

And mind you, it is true that probability of having a down syndrome increases with maternal age, but more than 75% of those with down syndrome happened to women under 35. And recent researches are showing that aged men after 45 also have the chance of having down syndrome babies.

I would rather worry about a pregnant lady with diabetes and probably ask her to opt for CS, instead of vaginal delivery because of having macrosomia (big baby).

Do a little bit of research from your new place of abode, women are now giving birth safely in their 40s. Yes, it is still risky but that should not result maternal deaths as it is happening in our world. If you are still in Canada, go to sickkids and ask about it, any perinatal death to both the mother and/or baby would be investigated because they "believe," a mother and child should not die at the time of delivery.

We need to take maternal death seriously in our country. While 50 million is giving to Woyome, nothing is giving to Korle Bu Maternity ward. Right on the floor (veranda), women are delivering babies and doctors don't even have hand gloves to help.

May she and other women who are dying in droves while giving birth rest in peace.
OSEI TAWIAH 12 years ago

I don't see any difference between what you wrote here and that of Ken. We all know that there are a lot of complications during childbirth at old age whether you live in Ghana or on the moon. It is not advisable to have chil ...
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I don't see any difference between what you wrote here and that of Ken. We all know that there are a lot of complications during childbirth at old age whether you live in Ghana or on the moon. It is not advisable to have children after 40, period. You are not the only person who lives outside Ghana so stop making yourself a lecturer on Ghanaweb.
Kojo T 12 years ago

Our condolesces to the family. May she rest in peace

Our condolesces to the family. May she rest in peace
BAD-U 12 years ago

LET ME TAKE THIS CHANCE TO ASK MY OLD-AGE QUESTION AGAIN...WHAT IS LIFE...? all answers are welcomed..

LET ME TAKE THIS CHANCE TO ASK MY OLD-AGE QUESTION AGAIN...WHAT IS LIFE...? all answers are welcomed..
Kofi-Houston 12 years ago

LIFE is when one is living! Funny?

LIFE is when one is living! Funny?
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Gold 12 years ago

You're 43 years and still dreaming of having children. Stupid Africans, you'll continue to die in your numbers. All Africans can do is to have children, nothing else.

You're 43 years and still dreaming of having children. Stupid Africans, you'll continue to die in your numbers. All Africans can do is to have children, nothing else.
Akos 12 years ago

Geez, can we have a meaningful discussion on this forum without the insults of calling africans, STUPID?

Geez, can we have a meaningful discussion on this forum without the insults of calling africans, STUPID?
EFO,FROM HO. 12 years ago

Are u sure u are normal,I see u to be an animal not even mad !!! May God help this poor young souls.Babies u are welcome.

Are u sure u are normal,I see u to be an animal not even mad !!! May God help this poor young souls.Babies u are welcome.
Wuorfei 12 years ago

You're a fucking moron and whatever race you claim or endorse, I would not like to be part of it. I believe as a coroner you've already determined the cause of death.

You're a fucking moron and whatever race you claim or endorse, I would not like to be part of it. I believe as a coroner you've already determined the cause of death.
AA 12 years ago

Even though I agree with Gold's sentiment, I condemn the manner of expressing it. Medically, any pregnancy above 35 yrs is dangerous to mother and child. She should have opted for CS.

Even though I agree with Gold's sentiment, I condemn the manner of expressing it. Medically, any pregnancy above 35 yrs is dangerous to mother and child. She should have opted for CS.
Nyansasem 12 years ago

Above 35 yrs, the probability of having a child with Down's Syndrome is high and that is what makes it risky, and not because of vaginal delivery. So to say that she should have opted for CS is not here or there.

Also, we ...
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Above 35 yrs, the probability of having a child with Down's Syndrome is high and that is what makes it risky, and not because of vaginal delivery. So to say that she should have opted for CS is not here or there.

Also, we don't have the facts about her pre, peri or postnatal counseling. And moreover, there is nothing from the report that shows that she delivered the twins vaginally.

And mind you, it is true that probability of having a down syndrome increases with maternal age, but more than 75% of those with down syndrome happened to women under 35. And recent researches are showing that aged men after 45 also have the chance of having down syndrome babies.

I would rather worry about a pregnant lady with diabetes and probably ask her to opt for CS, instead of vaginal delivery because of having macrosomia (big baby)
AKASI MARTHA NZEMA 12 years ago

WHAT A SHOCKING NEWS, MAY YOUR SOUL REST PERFECT PEACE.

WHAT A SHOCKING NEWS, MAY YOUR SOUL REST PERFECT PEACE.
husyu 12 years ago

May her soul rest in perfect peace

May her soul rest in perfect peace
Wuorfei 12 years ago

This is not the time for politics people. This is as worst as it gets. RIP Mrs Mensah!

This is not the time for politics people. This is as worst as it gets. RIP Mrs Mensah!
zanzibar 12 years ago

Anas, babanawo, memawo yako, Rest In Perfect Peace

Anas, babanawo, memawo yako, Rest In Perfect Peace
zanzibar 12 years ago

am sad

am sad
KT 12 years ago

This is so sad and it can happen to any female may her soul rest in peace. My con condolence to the Family of hers. My pregnant cousin went to see a doctor who found out that her baby was too weak in her womb he/she didn't do ...
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This is so sad and it can happen to any female may her soul rest in peace. My con condolence to the Family of hers. My pregnant cousin went to see a doctor who found out that her baby was too weak in her womb he/she didn't do anything but given her a medicine just to go home die with the baby as if there is no incubator in Ghana. aside that they could have saved my little cousin by taking the weak baby out instead of killing both of them.(R.I.P Sylvester)
atta payin 12 years ago

my condolences to the families. rip mrs. Mensah. dis shouldn't hv been your portion. any way it is The Lord that gives and take away life.

my condolences to the families. rip mrs. Mensah. dis shouldn't hv been your portion. any way it is The Lord that gives and take away life.
OWEN, NEW YORK. 12 years ago

I have never heard of such incident since I got to America. That's why I grow mad,when people sit down in Ghana comparing America to Ghana. The other time,someone was saying there are no jobs in U.S, whaat. People are called ...
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I have never heard of such incident since I got to America. That's why I grow mad,when people sit down in Ghana comparing America to Ghana. The other time,someone was saying there are no jobs in U.S, whaat. People are called on phones to come and work but they refuse such jobs, simply because they earn money from unemployment benefits. If you come to America with visitors visa, nobody will employ you because you are illegal immigrant. If you are legal alien and you are not well educated in America college or university, don't expect a job that will give you more than 15 dollars per hour. Nobody go to bed with empty stomach. There hostels for the bhomeless.The homeless do not like to stay in such hostels because illegal drugs are not permitted in the premises. No woman dies when giving birth , the worst they will do is surgical operation.
Kitty 12 years ago

Senseless post!

Senseless post!
nana kwaku 12 years ago

Owen, I do share your sentiments. However we as a people seem to have a problem. May her soul rest in perfect peace, but my worry is, if she had been in government, she would have either been flown from her base in Prestea to ...
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Owen, I do share your sentiments. However we as a people seem to have a problem. May her soul rest in perfect peace, but my worry is, if she had been in government, she would have either been flown from her base in Prestea to Accra, or even gone overseas far ahead of time to deliver her twins.

I have stopped having sympathies for politicians. If it is for them, all avenues must be explored, but when it comes to you and I, that word dare not be applied else someone will be fired. I feel very sad whenever a veteran politician can boast of coming from his village barefoot and still could make it to a school like Achimota, which today no civil servant will dream of such a place for his/her ward.
khirsten 12 years ago

rest in the bossom of the Lord. May I
suggest that we conduct investigation into this noble woman's death. who neglected what role. The SYI hospital is now manned by intern medical students who are alw3ays seen with their ph ...
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rest in the bossom of the Lord. May I
suggest that we conduct investigation into this noble woman's death. who neglected what role. The SYI hospital is now manned by intern medical students who are alw3ays seen with their phones browsing n pilfering about. Abebrese ands his team are useless and incompetent
Lambilla 12 years ago

O why does this wicked thing keep befalling women? O Lord God of Host, we pray for all women everywhere,pregnant and would be ones to be DELIVERED of their babies SAFE,SOUND and ALIVE(moms and kids),please,Father God in Jesus ...
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O why does this wicked thing keep befalling women? O Lord God of Host, we pray for all women everywhere,pregnant and would be ones to be DELIVERED of their babies SAFE,SOUND and ALIVE(moms and kids),please,Father God in Jesus' name we all pray, AMEN.
Obed Adore 12 years ago

A very sad event!. May she rest in peace. But women should be advised that giving birth at such a late age carries greater risk, both for themselves and their babies too.

A very sad event!. May she rest in peace. But women should be advised that giving birth at such a late age carries greater risk, both for themselves and their babies too.
Good President 12 years ago

That is the reason why President Mahamah, his ministers and appointees cut 10% out of their salary to support Maternal Health. NPP should join him and stop their self centred behaviours.

That is the reason why President Mahamah, his ministers and appointees cut 10% out of their salary to support Maternal Health. NPP should join him and stop their self centred behaviours.
pulinjasco 12 years ago

Thank you very reasonable

Thank you very reasonable
Wiase ye sum 12 years ago

May she rest in perfect peace.

May she rest in perfect peace.
foh 12 years ago

so sad

so sad
sammy mackay 12 years ago

may her gentle soul rest perfectly in the bosom of the lord. For the family,God gtves and he takes. lets pray that God keeps her till we meet again.

may her gentle soul rest perfectly in the bosom of the lord. For the family,God gtves and he takes. lets pray that God keeps her till we meet again.
gyataba 12 years ago

but why again at 43?.my heartfelt condolences to the husband and family.
rest in peace mrs.........damirifa due

but why again at 43?.my heartfelt condolences to the husband and family.
rest in peace mrs.........damirifa due
Tintin 12 years ago

My heart goes out to the family and friends. This is a human tragedy

My heart goes out to the family and friends. This is a human tragedy
GODWIN AGBLEVOR 12 years ago

This is a very sad news. My advice to Ladies is to give birth at early age to avoid such complications due to old age. May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
We need to avoid useless politic in this country before the o ...
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This is a very sad news. My advice to Ladies is to give birth at early age to avoid such complications due to old age. May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
We need to avoid useless politic in this country before the obvious happens to us.We must grow beyond the partisanship engulfing the country currently.
A word to the wise is enough.
Rita A 12 years ago

OOOO my Auntie you were my mom's childhood best friend and my mom is mourning terribly... May your sould rest in piece Auntie Anstasia >>I love You!!

OOOO my Auntie you were my mom's childhood best friend and my mom is mourning terribly... May your sould rest in piece Auntie Anstasia >>I love You!!

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