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The Cuban opposition leader José Daniel Ferrer García confirmed this Sunday the loss of his wife’s pregnancy, Dr. Nelva Ismaray Ortega, after several days of complications that required an emergency hospitalization in Miami.
In a message posted on , Ferrer announced that she had a miscarriage after being a little over seven weeks pregnant and that it was not possible to preserve the embryo.
In his post, he explained that although he is back home and his physical condition is stable, the emotional impact has been profound.
"She is very downcast… it hurts us deeply," she wrote, while expressing gratitude for the support, prayers, and solidarity received from friends and loved ones during these difficult times.
The political leader emphasized that, at this moment, the absolute priority is the recovery of their partner's health, and expressed special gratitude to those who supported and assisted them during the crisis.
The loss of the pregnancy occurs after several days of growing concern about Nelva's condition, who had been rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital due to severe pain and increased bleeding.
Ferrer had publicly stated that the initially prescribed treatments and rest were not yielding results, which necessitated new medical evaluations.
On Saturday, he was unable to accompany her to the hospital because he was taking care of his mother, who is bedridden, and his six-year-old son, Daniel José. He shared that his wife was experiencing significant emotional distress at the possibility of losing the pregnancy, even more so than the physical pain she was enduring.
The news of the pregnancy had been shared by the couple days earlier with enthusiasm, although it was noted from the beginning that it was a high-risk pregnancy.
It was reported that Nelva experienced abdominal discomfort and bleeding after exerting herself physically while taking care of Ferrer's mother, who has a fractured leg.
At that moment, the doctor received medical attention, underwent clinical tests, was given medication, and was sent home with instructions for absolute rest and close follow-up.
For the couple, the possibility of expanding their family held deep emotional significance, not only because of their personal wish to give their son Daniel José a brother or sister, but also as a symbol of hope after years marked by political persecution, exile, pressures, and hardships.
Both have recounted on various occasions that their story was shaped amidst community activism, support for vulnerable individuals, and resistance to official harassment in Cuba, circumstances that also impacted Nelva's professional life, leading her to leave the public health system on the Island.
After the loss, Ferrer requested respect, companionship, and spiritual support, as both try to cope with a painful and difficult blow, now focused on her recovery and the well-being of their family.
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