Pregnancy & Sepsis - A Rollercoaster Beyond Belief - Kim Wise

In this episode, we are joined by Kim Wyse, a trustee of the Irish Sepsis Foundation, who shares her powerful and personal story of surviving sepsis. Kim talks about her life before sepsis as a busy mother of three and her diagnosis with Crohn's disease in 2015. She recounts the shock of an unexpected pregnancy while dealing with her autoimmune disease, the subsequent health complications, including a severe case of sepsis, and her struggles with mental health post-recovery. Kim also highlights the importance of awareness, support systems, and her current work in advocating for sepsis survivors and their families through the Irish Sepsis Foundation.00:00 Introduction to Kim Wise00:21 Life Before Sepsis01:04 Diagnosis of Crohn's Disease02:38 Unexpected Pregnancy03:45 Struggles During Pregnancy07:28 Hospitalization and Family Challenges16:08 Sepsis Diagnosis and ICU19:50 Medical Interventions and ICU Experience20:49 Critical Condition and Pregnancy Challenges22:13 Hopes and Decisions in ICU25:14 Unexpected Labor and Delivery29:14 Postpartum Struggles and Mental Health34:30 Finding Support and Advocacy37:48 Life After Sepsis and Helping Others41:22 Conclusion and ReflectionsSeason 9 Partnership– Salin Plus (available here!)I am so thrilled to be partnering with Salin plus  This 100% natural salt therapy device is suitable for both adults and children! Tune in to learn more!Support this PodcastSimply following and reviewing this podcast can make a huge difference! If you enjoy this episode I would be so grateful if you could follow or subscribe to the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.