Earlier this week, a Corozal mother made some serious allegations against the Northern Regional Hospital. 33 year old Michelle Gonzalez alleges that someone at the hospital either stole one of her twin sons of that he child died due to negligence. She believes that the hospital is covering up the death of her missing twin.
Only a month before she gave birth, Gonzalez got an ultrasound which revealed a twin pregnancy where two placentas were observed.
It was confirmed on a visit to Clinica Campestre in Chetumal.
A press release sent out by the Ministry of Health in Belmopan it made it clear that Gonzalez was indeed diagnosed with a twin pregnancy more than once in Belize. But, the press release states, quote, "on September 4th, 2012, Gonzalez gave birth to a single male fetus under normal conditions. It was only until then that the doctors discovered that it was not a twin but a single pregnancy."
She was immediately informed of this by the surgical team which included one obstetrician, two pediatricians, one anesthesiologist, one medical officer, one operating room nurse, one certified registered nurse anesthetist and one circulating nurse. She was given reassurance during her recovery in the maternity ward and was also offered counseling prior to being discharged on September 6th, 2012 because of her grief since her expectation was not met.
The press release continued by saying that ultrasounds, like many other imaging diagnostic tests may have limitations. In the case of pregnancy, the older the gestational age the higher the probability of error in determining fetal growth and development. The Ministry says they will continue the investigation in order to better counsel the mother and her family.
The mother has made a complaint against the hospital with Orange Walk Police.
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