

Shortly after giving birth, Dennis developed pneumonia and her lung function worsened to the point where she was placed on a ventilator.

27, one month before the baby’s expected due date. She was promptly admitted and one week later, doctors induced her labor at 36 weeks. Dennis had also been suffering from preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure that can cause swelling and in some cases affect breathing.ĭuring the medical evaluation, Dennis received a COVID-19 nasal swab and the test came back positive. She reported a cough, headache and was having trouble breathing.

I missed my husband and baby so much - Jackie Dennis A medical odysseyĭennis was 35 weeks pregnant and had not been feeling well, which led her husband to drive her to the Emergency Department at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital on Nov. Photo: Riva Sayegh-McCullen After being away so long, I just wanted to get home and be with my family. Dennis is in rapid recovery from the double lung transplant she received after severe COVID-19 related lung damage and giving birth to a baby girl. Jackie Dennis and her husband, Ricky, during a rehab appointment.
