Essequibo teen mother died of heart failure and anemia – PME

Fifteen-year-old Aleena Preetam died of heart failure and anemia, according to the postmortem examination.

Preetam, of Good Hope, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) was found dead in her bedroom on Monday.

One month ago, the teen had given birth.

According to information reaching this publication, relatives became concerned after hearing the infant crying continuously at the family’s home. Upon checking the bedroom, they discovered the teenager lying motionless and unresponsive on her bed.

A postmortem examination was conducted on Thursday at the Suddie Public Hospital Mortuary by Dr Nehaul Singh, who gave the cause of death as heart failure and anemia.

Preetam, a former student of Abram Zuil Secondary School transferred to another secondary institution but eventually dropped out.

After leaving school, she became pregnant and subsequently gave birth. Her delivery process was regarded as safe, and both mother and baby had returned home.