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Tue 15th May 2007 by Ben Palmer.… on to her father (who had already signed) and back to my parents.
That's the success of the campaign, not that I can find x people to sign, but that people are shocked and surprised enough by hearing of a woman's death to want to do something to help.
I read or heard somewhere that everyone in the country is linked to everyone else in the country by a chain of acquaintance of up to …
Cloud watching
Mon 14th May 2007 by Ben Palmer.… to journalists with a maternity/healthcare interest.
It's been a really encouraging day for the campaign, I've received another slew of messages of support, and one very kind offer of a donation which I've put on hold for the time being. Mental note to self: investigate charitable status and set up a bank account.
As I told the individual concerned, what Jessica's trust really needs is …
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 »
Can I help? »
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 »
Recent updates
- British maternity wards in crisis
- No.10 has responded to our petition. Or has it?
- Maternal deaths are an outrage
- What is the point of twittering anyway?
- Look at the bigger picture
- MEOWS: Recommended
- 'Midwife numbers to fall short'
- Mrs Brown gives away a free plug
- Life saving treatment wanted asap
- Topic for discussion
Recent comments
- Jen on MEOWS: Ben, I have been visiting your site for almost a year and finally have the courage to post my story. I...
- michelle garton on Your say: i have just read your book Ben and was so moved by it just had to write to you and say...
- Kate Clifford on Maternal deaths are an outrage: Oh, and please make more frequent posts, I’m also thinking of...
- Kate Clifford on Maternal deaths are an outrage: Fantastic job you’re doing, I almost died while giving birth...
- C. on Your say: Hi Ben, I attended your ‘session’ at C&W today & would just like to thankyou so...
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