A distress call was made, and the woman was swiftly transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, following what the center described as an “unanticipated delivery of newborn twin babies.”
Northwestern Medicine: Childcare Center Stands Firm
Northwestern Medicine, in multiple statements, confirmed that the incident involved a staff member, and that it did not affect the children in their care.
They emphasized that the Bernice Lavin Early Childhood Education Center serves exclusively as a facility for Northwestern Medicine employees’ children.
In their communications, they assured parents and stakeholders, “No daycare children were involved or impacted by the situation.”
A Grieving Community: Support Measures in Place
The childcare center, grappling with the aftermath of the shocking incident, is committed to providing emotional and mental health support to all employees and their families.
They urged for respect and support during this devastating time as they collectively grieve and collaborate with the ongoing investigations.
2 Newborns Found Dead : Investigations Continue, Yet Many Questions Remain
As Area 3 detectives proceed with their probe, it remains unclear whether the investigation is being treated as a criminal case.