A mother who experienced severe blood loss during her daughter’s delivery has commended the exceptional medical team that saved both her and her baby’s lives.
Harriet Paget, hailing from Farnham, Surrey, faced a critical pregnancy complication known as placenta accreta, where the placenta embeds too deeply in the uterus. This condition posed a life-threatening situation as the placenta had penetrated the uterine wall, endangering the childbirth process.
Under the care of St George’s Hospital in Tooting, south west London, Harriet was monitored and eventually underwent a planned c-section at 35 weeks of pregnancy. The situation turned dire as she lost 13 liters of blood during delivery, necessitating urgent life-saving measures by the medical team, led by Consultant Ana Pinas.
Following the birth, Harriet’s daughter required immediate assistance in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for breathing support, while Harriet herself was admitted to intensive care. Fortunately, both mother and baby recovered well and were discharged after eight days.
Reflecting on her experience, Harriet expressed deep gratitude towards the healthcare professionals at St George’s for their exceptional care and dedication. She even named her daughter after Consultant Ana Pinas as a token of appreciation.
Furthermore, Harriet actively participated in the London Landmarks Half Marathon, raising over £5,000 for the hospital charity in acknowledgment of the outstanding care she received. She encourages others to nominate healthcare workers for the annual gesh CARE Awards, recognizing the remarkable contributions of staff members.
St George’s Hospital’s Managing Director, Kate Slemeck, emphasized the importance of patient feedback in acknowledging the exemplary service provided by the hospital’s teams. The hospital charity’s Director of Fundraising and Communications, Davina Metters, lauded Harriet’s fundraising efforts as a testament to the gratitude towards the hospital staff.
To nominate deserving healthcare professionals for the gesh CARE Awards, individuals can visit the provided link by Wednesday, October 8.