by SepsisBeth | Sep 13, 2025
Just four days after giving birth to her miracle baby, Alex Paterson went into septic shock, with doctors telling her that she was an hour away from death. She credits her newborn son, Oliver, with saving her life – after his own hospital admission for jaundice put...
by SepsisBeth | Aug 28, 2025
Cerys Caudle has Down syndrome and has survived sepsis twice. Her mum Patsy is calling for greater awareness of how sepsis can present differently in children with additional needs, and urges other parents to trust their instincts when something feels wrong. When...
by SepsisBeth | Aug 22, 2025
After developing a serious infection following a C-section, Michelle Gilchrist was repeatedly dismissed by healthcare professionals. A photo of her maternity pad ultimately saved her life, leading to a sepsis diagnosis, emergency surgery, and weeks in hospital. ...
by SepsisBeth | Jul 20, 2025
Lindsay Dawson developed sepsis in March 2024 after being bitten by an insect while on holiday in Gran Canaria. She’s sharing her story to highlight the emotional and physical toll of sepsis, and to call for better aftercare support following a life-changing...
by SepsisBeth | Jul 8, 2025
In July 2023, 10-week-old Levi Martin developed urosepsis after what initially seemed like a mild reaction to vaccinations. His mum, Isobel, is sharing their story to raise awareness of how fast sepsis can take hold – and to remind other parents that trusting your...
