Paisley Mum 'Terrified' at Sepsis Diagnosis After Falling Ill at Her Baby Shower

Mum’s warning after life‑threatening sepsis during pregnancy

A Renfrewshire mum is raising awareness after developing life-threatening sepsis while 35 weeks pregnant.

Pregnant mum struck down with sepsis urges others to trust instincts

Jenna Allcock thought she was just tired after her baby shower but then doctors said she and her unborn baby could both die from sepsis.

Paisley mum 'terrified' at sepsis diagnosis after falling ill at her baby shower

"When I heard the word sepsis my heart just sank. I was terrified – not only for myself but for Mollie."

Mother shares sepsis warning after emergency surgery at Paisley hospital

A new mum has shared her experience of developing life-threatening sepsis during pregnancy after doctors at the Royal Alexandra Maternity Hospital in Paisley carried out emergency surgery to save her and her baby. Jenna, 32, was 35 weeks and four days pregnant when she began suffering severe stomach pain after her baby shower on 20th September 2025. She initially thought she was exhausted from the celebrations but her condition quickly worsened.…

Mum who survived maternal sepsis urges pregnant women to be wary of signs

Jenna Allcock started to feel 'wiped out' following her baby shower, and was soon rushed for an emergency caesarean