Mum's paramedic reunion after rare pregnancy seizure

A first-time mum has reunited with paramedics who helped save her life, and her unborn daughter, after she suffered a rare eclamptic seizure at 36 weeks pregnant.

Charlotte, 33, was at home in Kent with her husband Matt in October 2025 when he found her having a seizure in her sleep.

Ambulance crew members Nicola and Jenni arrived and found her in a very drowsy, unresponsive state - with a high heart rate and blood pressure - and rushed her to hospital.

Charlotte said: "I cannot remember a lot but both my husband and I are extremely grateful for them saving my life and subsequently our daughter's life."

The crew called for additional support from critical care paramedic Andy, who met them in Sittingbourne.

During this time, Charlotte suffered a further seizure, with Andy administering magnesium to help control the seizure and stabilise her condition before continuing the journey to hospital.

Charlotte was taken to Medway Maritime Hospital where, later that morning, she gave birth to baby Ella via caesarean section.

Both Charlotte and her daughter remained in hospital for nine days before being discharged home to their family.

Eclamptic seizures are extremely rare, affecting fewer than 1% of women with pre-eclampsia and occurring in approximately one in every 2,000 to 3,000 pregnancies in developed countries.

Following her recovery, Charlotte was determined to personally thank those involved in her care.

Paramedic Nicola said: "This job can be challenging, but moments like this remind us why we do it.

"Seeing Charlotte and knowing she and her baby are safe is just wonderful."

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