BBC NEWS | Health | Care not top priority - NHS staff

Wed 9th Apr 2008 by Ben Palmer.

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What is childbed fever?

Childbed fever is an infection of the womb in new mothers which can lead to septicaemia. If left untreated infection will cause organ failure and death - even in young, fit mothers.

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