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1. Sinead at Breastfeeding Mums
   June 7th, 2008 at 09:45

   Hi Ben,

   I read the extract in the paper and your emotions came across so strongly I ended up crying. Later my mum started telling me about childbed fever and I realised she had read your story too. She had also cried. That's just two of us... there are so many families out there who are now aware of your story and very much aware of childbed fever, thanks to you.

   I've told your story to my two sisters who are nurses and I know they'll pass it on too. I've also mentioned it to the Head Midwife at my own local hospital.

   By the way, I'll do a blog post about the book just as soon as I get a chance

2. MG
   June 7th, 2008 at 13:48

   Ben, i just read your interview in the guardian and i am still in tears. i had my second daughter 3 weeks ago and on coming home i developed some strange pains- luckily i am absolutely fine but the community mw and gp were completely incompetent about it, on reading the horror that Jessica and you went through i was left shivering in fear of what could have been.

   i am angry and shocked and furious and deeply sad about what happened to your wonderful wife- am thinking of you and your children, i wish you strength and courage.

3. leigh
   June 7th, 2008 at 21:09

   Hi Ben.

   i just wanted to say how awfully sorry i am to hear about what happened to Jessica. I came across your site whilst searching the net for info on uterine infections. I had my baby girl 12 weeks ago by c-section. i was awfully ill & was told 'it was normal' i was discharged from hospital after 48 hrs & the pain, high temperature etc continued to worsen. my midwifes just kept telling me it was my milk coming in, it got to the stage where walking caused me to scream out in pain.. eventually i called my own g.p & he visited me at home, examined me & a uterine infection was diagnosed, he was discusted that the nurses & midwives hadnt listened to my symptoms & took me seriously, i have just finished my 4th course of antibiotics as the symptoms keep coming back,& am awaiting the results of an ultrasound, i didnt realise how serious this illness could be, if it wasnt for me having such a considerate doctor i dread to think how ill i would have become.
   my heart goes out to you & your family, you are a wonderful man & thank you so much for all you are doing to raise awareness.
   xx

4. Frederic MICHEL
   June 13th, 2008 at 09:48

   I am finishing Ben's book and it's been an emotional journey. I would like to help and raise awareness. I am already a Trustee of Well Being of Women, the leading UK Charity for Women's Health issues and I could help support your campaign. I live in Putney, have 2 young kids and would be happy to meet with Ben whenever convenient. Keep the pressure Ben. Warmest regards,
   Frederic Michel

5. Ben Palmer
   June 13th, 2008 at 19:20

   Sinead, thank you and I'm sorry for making you both cry. I now realise how many people have been in tears, and I am genuinely sorry to be the cause, but also am so relieved that people are that moved; I don't want Jessica's story to be easily forgotten. I want childbed fever deaths to stop. Thank you for your good work in spreading the message.

   MG, thank you for your support, again my apologies for your tears.

   Leigh, I read your story with horror. Normal? No no NO, how can they say that? I am so glad someone was there to catch you and have my fingers crossed for a full and speedy recovery.

   Frederic, thank you and I'm grateful - I will email you directly.

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