Miracle Mum Thanks NHS After Surviving 65-Unit Blood Transfusion During Childbirth
TL;DR
Adele Darlington, a 41-year-old from Warrington, required 65 units of blood and blood products to survive massive bleeding caused by placenta previa during childbirth. After losing 15 liters of blood, Adele underwent extensive surgery, including a hysterectomy, to save her life. A year later, she expresses gratitude to blood donors and highlights the importance of blood donations, especially during the challenging Christmas period when stocks are low.
- Mum given 65 blood bags to save her life BBC.com
- Mother who lost 26 pints of blood giving birth returns to hospital to thank NHS medics who saved her - as she Daily Mail
- 'Miracle' mum survived childbirth despite losing 15 litres of blood due to 'Death is Coming' condition The Mirror
- 'My husband was told to call the family to prepare to say goodbye' Liverpool Echo
- 'Miracle' mum who needed 65 units of blood during birth meets NHS staff who saved her Daily Record
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