Kimberley Sidhu

In May 2024, I gave birth while unknowingly battling invasive group A strep (Sepsis and Group A Streptococcus) —a life-threatening infection that went undiagnosed. The signs of maternal sepsis (Sepsis and Pregnancy & Childbirth) were there, but they were dismissed, and my husband and I were never taught what to watch for. I was lucky enough to get to the hospital to be seen and I was placed in ICU and needed emergency life saving surgery.

I was in critical condition, fighting for my life.

 It was only after surgery, I began to realize my condition was severe, and there was a lack of awareness around prenatal and postpartum sepsis – which became painfully clear.

 Sepsis in pregnancy and postpartum isn’t talked about enough. Too many families, like mine, are left in the dark, unaware until it’s too late. I share my story to change that although I won’t be able to ever have kids again – although dreaming of a big family, I want to help raise awareness, push for more education, and ensure no other moms warning signs go unnoticed.