Awards and Achievements
Story of Karla Perez, Baby Angel in National Geographic
Published: March 22, 2016
At first it seemed like nothing more than the worst headache she’d ever had.
So Karla Pérez—22 years old, the mother of three-year-old Genesis, and five months pregnant—went into her mother’s room to lie down, hoping it would pass. - See more at: http://news.bestcare.org/methodist-in-the-media/?id=1525#sthash.Dn6x1CRs.dpuf
So Karla Perez — 22 years old, the mother of three-year-old Genesis, and five months pregnant — went into her mother’s room to lie down, hoping it would pass. But the pain got worse....
Following a catastrophic stroke early in her pregnancy, Karla Perez made headines worldwide due to the rare treatment and successful delivery of her son, Angel, at Methodist Women's Hospital.
Karla's story is featured in the April issue of National Geographic.
Reporter Robin Marantz Henig and photographer Lynn Johnson spent time with the Jimenez family and also spoke with Dr. Todd Lovgren and Dr. Tifany Somer-Shely for the story.
Karla's story is featured in the April issue of National Geographic. Reporter Robin Marantz Henig and photographer Lynn Johnson spent time with the Jimenez family and also spoke with Dr. Todd Lovgren and Dr. Tifany Somer-Shely for the story. - See more at: http://news.bestcare.org/methodist-in-the-media/?id=1525#sthash.Dn6x1CRs.dpuf
Karla's story is featured in the April issue of National Geographic. Reporter Robin Marantz Henig and photographer Lynn Johnson spent time with the Jimenez family and also spoke with Dr. Todd Lovgren and Dr. Tifany Somer-Shely for the story. - See more at: http://news.bestcare.org/methodist-in-the-media/?id=1525#sthash.Dn6x1CRs.dpuf