A mother who experienced severe blood loss during her daughter’s delivery has commended the exceptional medical team that saved both their lives.
Harriet Paget, a resident of Farnham, Surrey, faced a rare and dangerous pregnancy complication known as placenta accreta. This condition, where the placenta attaches too deeply into the uterine wall, posed a significant risk during childbirth.
Under the care of St George’s Hospital in Tooting, south west London, Harriet underwent treatment for placenta accreta, which ultimately led to her daughter being born via a planned c-section. The procedure was complex, resulting in Harriet losing an extraordinary 13 liters of blood, whereas the average woman carries around 4.5 liters.
Following the birth, both mother and baby required intensive care. Remarkably, they both recovered and were discharged from the hospital eight days later.
Harriet expressed profound gratitude towards the medical staff, particularly Consultant Ana Pinas, for their lifesaving efforts and exceptional teamwork. She emphasized the importance of receiving compassionate care, especially in vulnerable situations like hers, and praised the dedication of NHS workers.
In a gesture of appreciation, Harriet named her daughter after Consultant Ana Pinas and even participated in a charity event to raise funds for St George’s Hospital. She encourages others to nominate healthcare professionals for the gesh CARE Awards, which recognize outstanding contributions at St George’s, Epsom, and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group.
The hospital’s Managing Director, Kate Slemeck, highlighted the exceptional care provided by the hospital staff and encouraged patients to nominate their health heroes for recognition. The Director of Fundraising and Communications at St George’s Hospital Charity, Davina Metters, praised Harriet for her fundraising efforts and acknowledged her inspiring journey.
Last year, over 500 staff members were nominated for the gesh CARE Awards. Nominations for this year’s awards can be submitted through a provided link until Wednesday, October 8.