Urgent Warning for New Mothers: Young Woman’s Narrow Escape from Flesh-Eating Bug Post Childbirth

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A Rare and Dangerous Threat to New Mothers

A stern warning has been issued for new mothers about a deadly and aggressive bacterial infection called necrotising fasciitis, also known as the ‘flesh-eating disease’.

The gravity of this warning was underscored by a near-fatal incident involving a 27-year-old woman named Charleigh Chatterton, who was affected by this disease six days after the birth of her daughter.

Charleigh Chatterton fell ill just six days after she gave birth to her new daughter and almost lost her life

A Seemingly Normal Birth Turned Nightmare

Charleigh’s experience with the disease began as a horrifying surprise.

She had given birth to her daughter Alessia at Colchester hospital and had been discharged with no known complications.

However, just six days later, she found herself battling for her life against necrotising fasciitis.

This deadly disease is a rare but life-threatening infection that can occur if a wound becomes infected.

Its symptoms can mimic flu-like symptoms but also involve intense pain or numbness near a wound and swelling of the skin in the affected area.

A Harrowing Ordeal: Diagnosis and Treatment

Upon experiencing flu symptoms and a hot, rash-like condition after leaving the hospital, Charleigh returned for further examination.

Despite multiple tests revealing no issues initially, subsequent scans exposed the presence of gas pockets under her tissue, indicative of necrotising fasciitis.

It was clear that immediate surgical intervention was required to remove the dead tissue and stop the bacteria from advancing.

Recalling the events, Charleigh mentioned her survival chances were deemed slim by the doctors, emphasizing the timely diagnosis saved her life.

The Road to Recovery and Awareness

After a three-day sedation period, Charleigh woke up with two large open wounds on her stomach, requiring six days to stabilize before a vacuum pump could be fitted.

After two weeks of medical treatment, she was finally healthy enough to leave the hospital and reunite with her baby daughter.

Though physically recovered, Charleigh admitted to still grappling with the psychological aftermath of her experience, but expressed determination to spread awareness about this perilous condition.

Her goal is to enlighten the public about the importance of early diagnosis which could potentially be life-saving.

Medical Perspective

Expressing relief and satisfaction with Charleigh’s recovery, Martin Mansfield, the deputy chief medical officer at East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust, acknowledged the seriousness of necrotising fasciitis.

He applauded the expertise and prompt action of the medical staff in detecting and addressing Charleigh’s condition.

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