The Eastern Regional Health Authority honoured 14 new mothers today by gifting them fruit hampers. Ms. Natalia Coryat-Roberts who resides in Arima was among the fourteen mothers who were recognized. She gave birth to the first baby born today at the Sangre Grande Hospital.
The following is a press release from the ERHA:
In keeping with the tradition of Mother’s Day, the Eastern Regional Health Authority (ERHA) joined with persons throughout the world to honour motherhood.
Ms. Natalia Coryat-Roberts who resides in Arima was among the fourteen mothers who were recognized. She gave birth to the first baby born today at the Sangre Grande Hospital. A healthy baby girl who weighed 2930g, was delivered by Staff Midwife Tushana Mc Clatchie-Ali at 10:39 a.m. Ms. Madonna Cooper, Staff Midwife and other members of staff, recognised all mothers and expecting mothers admitted to the maternity ward and presented them with fruit hampers.
They were encouraged to eat healthy especially after giving birth to help heal their bodies, stave off bone loss and to nourish their babies during breast feeding. Ms. Coryat-Roberts our first mother of the day, also received a hamper with baby products.