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Fri 18th May 2007 by Ben Palmer.… difference." LA
"I too had a Group A Strep infection in the uterus after the birth of my second baby. It was only by citing Jessica's death that I was "allowed" to come in and get started on necessary intravenous antibiotics." KG
"Through tears I have passed this on to everyone I know. Good luck with it." JS
"This horrible disease killed my grandmother nearly 100 years ago. I didn't …
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Sun 13th May 2007 by Ben Palmer.We've just been to buy sheets for the children's new beds which are being delivered tomorrow. On the way into the underground car park Harry commented that he'd been there before. Yes, with Mummy – a long time ago. Buying things for the house, and for the children's room in particular is the …
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.more»
What are the symptoms? »
Childbed fever: the facts »
What's the aim?
We would like every parent and every midwife and doctor to know that childbed fever is still a very real threat to a mother's life.more »
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Who is Jessica?
Jessica Palmer was a Mum. She died in June 2004, at 34 years old, of childbed fever caused by Group A streptococcus.more »
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