Chicago Mother Survives Cardiac Arrest After C-Section Due to Blood Clots in Lungs
By
Wendy Grossman Kantor
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Summary
Chelsea Cheveria, a 37-year-old Chicago mother, had a planned C-section for her second daughter Zairah on Feb. 10. Shortly after giving birth and kissing her newborn, she went into cardiac arrest caused by blood clots in her lungs (pulmonary embolism). Doctors were able to save her life, and she is now recovering at home. The article details her harrowing medical emergency, the swift response of hospital staff, and her ongoing recovery journey.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledEverything was as planned out as it could get.
My husband, Scott, said, 'You did it! You're awesome! She's beautiful.' Then he gave me a big kiss.
I kissed her cheek and then I don't remember anything after that.
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