'All my limbs were dead': One woman's experience of sepsis

Khedidja 'Deesh' Teape gave birth to twins in April 2023, but soon after began to feel unwell.

The mum of four from south-east London was rushed to hospital where it was discovered she had sepsis, a life-threatening reaction to an infection.

After months of treatment, both her legs and left arm were amputated as well as some fingers on her right hand.

Story by Anna O'Neill

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