A woman has spoken of her gratitude to the NHS team that saved her life and that of her newborn twin daughters after a rare emergency during pregnancy.
Laura experienced complications early on and needed weekly specialist scans. At 32 weeks, she attended Doncaster Royal Infirmary's triage after noticing reduced foetal movements.
Within minutes of arriving, her condition deteriorated. A specialist quickly diagnosed that her placenta had ruptured, meaning she needed immediate surgery. From arrival to the operating theatre took just six minutes.
During the emergency C-section, Laura lost six litres of blood and spent seven hours in intensive care whilst her team worked to stabilise her. One of the twins required a blood transfusion and both were admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care.
Laura later discovered that without being in hospital at that exact moment, she and her babies would not have survived.
After discharge, she developed an infection and was readmitted. The surgeon who performed her emergency operation visited her on his day off to check on her and the twins.
Laura praised the entire team, particularly the consultant who operated on her and the Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner who cared for her daughters. The family later received further support at Bassetlaw Hospital's Special Care Baby Unit before going home.
She said: "From a pregnancy filled with fear and uncertainty, we received the most incredible care imaginable. We will never forget the care, dedication and compassion shown by everyone."
