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A Mother's Perspective: Survival and Advocacy After Newborn Sepsis

Originally presented as part of the 2024 Sepsis Alliance Symposium: Maternal and Neonatal Sepsis. Sepsis, an indiscriminate threat that can strike anyone regardless of their health status or age, tends to disproportionately affect certain populations. Pregnant individuals and newborns are among those at higher risk of sepsis-related complications. Across the U.S. between 2017-2019, 14.3% of pregnancy-related deaths were due to infection or sepsis. In September 2018, two weeks after the birth of her daughter, Shayla, Kaitlin Walden began to notice symptoms Shayla was exhibiting such as vomiting and not waking to eat. Following several visits to their pediatrician and the emergency room, Shayla was rushed to the PICU, placed on life support, and diagnosed with sepsis. Kaitlin will be sharing Shayla’s impactful story and the journey following her discharge. As a champion and advocate for families affected by sepsis, Kaitlin works to raise sepsis and advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves. Learn more about sepsis at Sepsis.org.