Rocket scientist returns to thank Kingston Hospital midwives (From Your Local Guardian)

Rocket scientist returns to thank Kingston Hospital midwives

11:40am Sunday 5th July 2009 in

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A Nasa rocket scientist whose life was saved by Kingston midwives two decades ago has visited the hospital for a reunion with staff.

Vinita Marwaha, known as Minnie by family, from Surbiton, was born at 28 weeks weighing 1lb 10oz 22 years ago. In seven years’ time she could be blasting into outerspace as a fully-fledged astronaut.

She met Anne Boatman, now a liaison health visitor, for the first time.

Ms Marwaha told the Daily Mirror: "I’ve always known I was close to death when I was born, and have always been incredibly grateful to the doctors and nurses who cared so well for me."

Her parents Kim and Bob, both bank workers, said they were bursting with pride.

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