The journalist Kathy Sheen generated great concern among her followers by revealing that she was emergency hospitalized after her water broke in the early hours of November 17, while she was undergoing a twin pregnancy considered high risk. From a bed at the San Gabriel clinic, Sheen shared details of the difficult time he is going through and asked for prayers for the health of his daughters, who are still too young to be born.
The communicator said that everything happened unexpectedly. In the middle of the morning, she felt that her water had broken and, given the seriousness of the situation, she was immediately taken to the clinic, where a team of specialists received her to act quickly. “They have attended to me very quickly because they know that my childbirth is risky“, he explained in a video that he spread on social networks, trying to remain calm despite the obvious concern that his words reflected.
Weeks ago, the journalist had made public a surgery she underwent in order to protect the lives of her babies, an expensive and delicate procedure that, according to what she said at the time, was successful. However, doctors had already warned her that her twins could arrive early and that any slight alteration could trigger premature birth. Sheen remembers that warning clearly, because since then he has lived every day with the mixture of hope and fear that accompanies mothers facing complicated pregnancies.
From her room in the clinic, Kathy wanted to explain transparently what is happening. He revealed that he is currently in the 32nd week of gestationalthough the medical plan was to reach at least 34 weeks to guarantee that the twins have more development and strength at birth. This margin is vital for babies who have not yet reached the necessary weight and maturity.
“They are fine, they have monitored me, but they are small,” she said in a soft voice in a video in which, even through the screen, her vulnerability is perceived.
The journalist explained that one of the twins weighs 1,600 gramswhile the other reaches 1,500 gramsmeasurements that confirm the level of fragility with which both would enter the world if the birth were too early. For this reason, doctors evaluate all possible alternatives to maintain the pregnancy for as long as allowed by Sheen’s condition and those of her daughters.
“It seems that I am staying here, so that they mature a little and are born in a little while,” he said, hoping that his body will be able to resist the necessary days.
Faced with this situation, the specialists decided to apply the lung maturationa crucial treatment for babies who may be born prematurely and who need to strengthen their vital organs to survive outside the womb. Kathy explained that she will have to remain hospitalized for about 12 daysa period that is considered essential to achieve the goal of reaching 34 weeks of pregnancy. “I’m going to have to be hospitalized. I hope to be here for 12 days without moving, without stopping,” she mentioned, making it clear that she is willing to comply with all the instructions in order to give her twins the greatest opportunity possible.
Despite the adverse scenario, the journalist was grateful for the medical care and emotional support she has been receiving since the news broke. “Thank you all very much for your messages and prayers. Many doctors have been coming in to ensure that she is well and calm,” she commented on her Instagram stories.
Kathy Sheen’s concern is not only evident in her words, but also in her constant plea. “I ask you very much that pray for my little girls”, he insisted with unshed tears.
