A PREGNANT mum died suddenly in her sleep after feeling unwell following a chippy supper.
The shock loss of Charlie Comer, 22, from Devon, has left her loved ones heartbroken as they wait for answers.
Charlie, who was 20 weeks pregnant, had been excited to welcome her baby boy, Arlo, when tragedy struck on October 13.
Her mum Carrie Burns, 42, told DevonLive: “My daughter passed away very suddenly, it was totally unexpected.
“She went to bed on the Sunday night – she hadn’t been feeling too good, and never woke up again.”
Carrie said the post-mortem was inconclusive and the family is now awaiting the results of further testing, as well as a date for the inquest.
She said Charlie had been suffering with “a lot of morning sickness” before eating a chippy tea the night before her death which left her feeling worse and she assumed the food was “a bit dodgy”.
She leaves behind 18-month-old daughter Remi, who Carrie described as “her mum’s double”.
Carrie had gone with Charlie for scans which revealed she was having a boy, which she had named Arlo.
Sadly, the infant died alongside his mum – and the family requested the unborn child be left inside his mum for the specialist post mortem in Southampton.
For Carrie, the biggest “struggle” is still not knowing why her daughter died.
“At least when you know why you can start to process it a bit,” she said.
Carrie has set up a GoFundMe page to raise funds for Charlie’s funeral costs.
She wrote: “Charlie had her struggles in life but she had just found her light again and was so looking forward to the future with her baby boy and her beautiful daughter Remi-Jade.
“To be taken so young is just beyond devastating.
“We are looking to raise funds to help with funeral costs for Charlie, forever loved and missed by all who knew and loved her.”
To donate to the GoFundMe, click here.
The 4 times you should call your midwife during pregnancy
Navigating pregnancy can be overwhelming, and knowing when to seek help is crucial for both your health and your baby’s.
Your midwife is a key resource throughout this journey, providing guidance and support.
Here’s a quick guide on when to reach out to your midwife
- . If you experience severe abdominal pain, bleeding, or unusual discharge, contact your midwife immediately.
- If you notice a significant decrease in your baby’s movements, especially after 24 weeks, seek advice from your midwife.
- If you develop a high fever, severe headache, or vision problems, get in touch with your midwife as these could be signs of pre-eclampsia.
- Call your midwife if you experience regular contractions, your waters break, or you have any signs of early labour.
- If you feel anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed, your midwife can provide support or refer you to additional resources.
But remember that any concerns about your or your baby’s health should be discussed with your midwife for guidance and reassurance.
Source: NHS website
