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New Mom Nearly Dies From Flesh-Eating Bacteria
6 Nov
Summary
- Woman developed necrotizing fasciitis after childbirth.
- Doctors discharged her despite severe pain and infection.
- She underwent multiple surgeries and suffers chronic pain.
A 47-year-old woman from Ontario, Canada, has recounted her harrowing experience with necrotizing fasciitis, a severe flesh-eating bacteria infection, which she contracted following childbirth. Erin Beaulieu delivered her son via cesarean section on June 21, 2022, but experienced extreme pain and symptoms of ileus, a bowel obstruction, during her hospital stay.
Despite reporting severe discomfort and visible swelling, Beaulieu alleges she was discharged on June 28 without a physical examination. Medical records later indicated a positive test for chorioamnionitis, an infection of the amniotic fluid, though she claims she was not informed.
Approximately a week after her initial discharge, Beaulieu's condition deteriorated rapidly, with pus emerging from her incision. Upon returning to the hospital on July 5, doctors diagnosed necrotizing fasciitis. She was told she was the hospital's sickest patient and required immediate surgery.
The infection was so advanced that Beaulieu had to undergo a hysterectomy, ending her chances of having more children. The ordeal necessitated multiple surgeries and extensive wound care, leaving her with chronic pain and permanent abdominal deformities. She is now seeking answers about her treatment and the potential preventability of her near-death experience.
