I Was Discharged, Told My Newborn Baby Was Fine—Then Came Terrifying Sound
I had only been a mother for a few hours, but my maternal instincts were already kicking in. I knew something wasn't right.
I was discharged from the hospital, only to learn that my newborn baby had contracted sepsis. I was induced at 38 weeks due to gestational diabetes, and after a traumatic birth, my baby was stable but had low blood sugar. We were discharged the next day, but when she developed symptoms of sepsis, we were rushed back to the hospital.
Despite treatment, I developed postpartum depression and PTSD, which have left me with a fear of trusting medical professionals. My daughter, Noella, is now a happy and healthy baby, but the experience has made me want to raise awareness about sepsis.
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