A new mother, Susan Ubangha, has reached out for help after experiencing a deteriorating health condition following the birth of her child at Alimosho General Hospital in Lagos State. She alleges that her husband used the money intended for her medical bills to purchase a phone and a dog.
Ubangha shared her story on social media, stating that her health problems began weeks before giving birth when she started experiencing severe shortness of breath. She claims that her husband refused to pay for her hospital bills and opposed a caesarean section due to financial constraints. Despite the doctors’ recommendation for a caesarean section, her husband insisted that she deliver naturally. Ubangha was eventually admitted to the hospital and placed on oxygen. After showing signs of improvement, her husband insisted on her discharge against the doctor’s advice. However, once she returned home,
She has been diagnosed with peripartum cardiomyopathy and has undergone various tests to determine the best course of treatment. The hospital has been unreachable, and Ubangha’s attempts to contact them have been unsuccessful. She is hoping for support from the public to save her and her baby.