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What are the symptoms of childbed fever?

… if they are getting worse, or if you are in any doubt, please call your GP or midwife, or go to hospital immediately. Remember, the infection can get worse in hours, not days.

Childbed fever: the facts

Information for health professionals

You should not rely on this information as medical advice or a diagnosis. If you are in any doubt, it is imperative that you seek professional …

Death by any other name

… you are certain it cannot be infection.

When I was born my mother and I spent over a week in hospital so any infection would, had it occurred, in all probability have been picked up quickly enough. The fact that mothers are now turfed out of their beds in as little as six hours does not mean that the risk of childbed fever has diminished in any way.

It is purely complacency and cost …

Your say

Although this site, campaign and petition is because of and in memory of Jessica, it is for the benefit of future Mums like her. These are just a few of the things that people have said and emailed since this campaign started.

"I am an Independent Midwife, a supervisor of midwives and writer. I …

About Jessica's Trust

… MBBS, MD (Obs & Gynae), MRCOG (UK)

Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Barnet Hospital, London UK

Training Programme Director, NTE London Deanery (Obs and Gynae)

We are also grateful for the endorsement of:

Dr H. R. Shah MBChB MRCGP