Twenty-year-old mother dies after giving birth
A radio range family is in shock and mourning following the untimely passing of their loved one.
20-year-old Allysha Willams died after giving birth at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center on Tuesday
She died at about 5 am at the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit
After giving birth to a baby on December 17, Williams unfortunately experienced Cardiac Arrest and was rushed to the ICU.
While receiving treatment, her condition deteriorated.
Thankfully, the baby was discharged from the hospital and is reported to be doing well. A post-mortem examination has been scheduled.
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