A young Scots woman has been left scarred for life after her 'manipulative' ex-boyfriend brutally attacked her in a Glasgow hotel.
Rare lung condition left young Scots mum scared she wouldn't see newborn daughter grow up
18.02.2022 - 11:59 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A young Scots mum was diagnosed with a rare lung condition after being left so breathless she was unable to carry her newborn daughter.
Ella Mercer discovered she was expecting in May 2020 just as the country had been thrown into a national lockdown.
The 27-year-old, from Edinburgh, told how she had a perfectly normal pregnancy and had planned for a home birth to ensure partner Rob could be there.
But after going into labour on January 5, 2021, the PHD researcher’s labour failed to progress and she was admitted to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
At 5am, the baby's heart rate was reducing in speed and Ella became breathless and unwell, losing lots of blood, Edinburgh Live reports.
Newborn Rosie was taken away for oxygen while the hero nurse team worked on the new mum who medics feared was suffering from sepsis.
After eventually returning home, Ella continued to feel breathless and after numerous tests was eventually diagnosed with hypersensitivity pneumonitis - inflammation of the lungs.
She explained: “So the first few weeks I was totally in that newborn bubble. We were in total lockdown at that point so it was just the three of us.
"I was on high dose antibiotics for three weeks to continue treating sepsis so we weren't too concerned by me being totally wiped out and exhausted at that point - I was still recovering. “However, I continued to feel breathless.
“We mentioned it at my six-week postpartum check and said that if I was the same in a few weeks to call back and have some blood tests, which I did.
“My blood tests and physical exam of my chest were all clear so I was told to watch and wait.
"By March my breathlessness was worse and my oxygen levels were dropping down to 90 percent if I walked up the stairs.
“I remember
The website popstar.one is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
dailyrecord.co.uk
08.03.2022 / 15:23
Scots mum of disabled daughter fears homelessness with energy bills set to triple
A Scots mum who cares for her disabled daughter fears her family could be made homeless after being told her utility bills are set to almost triple.
dailyrecord.co.uk
08.03.2022 / 07:49
Young Scots nurse lost ability to walk after 'lightning' pain up legs on shift
A Scots nurse has been left unable to walk more than 10 steps without a zimmer frame after being diagnosed with three rare diseases within three months.
dailyrecord.co.uk
08.03.2022 / 07:49
Young Scots dad-to-be saved by padded North Face jacket during 'slashing' by yobs
A mum has told how a padded jacket saved her son’s life after two thugs jumped him in a shocking unprovoked attack.
dailyrecord.co.uk
07.03.2022 / 13:31
Dozens rescued from Scots island in one weekend as lifeboat crews issue plea to visitors
Nearly 30 people were rescued from a Scottish island at the weekend as lifeboat crews issued an urgent plea to visitors.
dailyrecord.co.uk
03.03.2022 / 07:53
Young Scots man dies suddenly after falling ill at adult disability centre
Tributes have been paid to a young man with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who died suddenly at the age of 20.
dailyrecord.co.uk
28.02.2022 / 18:45
ITV's Tipping Point looking for Scots contestants for new series - how to apply
ITV's hit quiz show Tipping Point is looking for Scots contestants to join its 13th series.
dailyrecord.co.uk
26.02.2022 / 15:31
Children of missing Scots mum 'extremely upset' and want her home as police search continues
The children of a woman who vanished a week ago are “extremely upset” and want her back home, police officers have said.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
24.02.2022 / 13:41
ITV Lorraine viewers 'switch off' over 'awkward link' minutes into show
Viewers of ITV's Lorraine found themselves 'switching off' just minutes into the latest show.
dailyrecord.co.uk
21.02.2022 / 07:59
Scots mum in tears as vile Facebook trolls send friend requests posing as dead daughter
A Scots mum has been left in tears by sick trolls posing as her dead daughter on fake social media profiles.
dailyrecord.co.uk
19.02.2022 / 23:01
Young Scot vanishes overnight as police launch search
Police are appealing for information in a bid to trace a young man missing from Lanarkshire.
dailyrecord.co.uk
19.02.2022 / 16:57
Police launch appeal to trace Scots man missing since Thursday
Police have launched an appeal in a bid to trace a Scots man who has been missing since Thursday.
dailyrecord.co.uk
16.02.2022 / 13:25
Scots mum left horrified after 'spying' man discovered shushing her crying baby through monitor
A Scottish mum was horrified after claiming to discover a bloke 'shushing' her baby through a baby monitor bought from an independent manufacturer on Amazon - leaving her fearing the family have been SPIED on for weeks.
dailyrecord.co.uk
15.02.2022 / 08:13
Anger after Scots mum endured four hour trips for 12 minutes of cancer treatment
A grieving daughter has called for an urgent review of cancer care services in the region.
dailyrecord.co.uk
14.02.2022 / 13:19
Scots mum and three kids left with nothing after fire rips through home
A Scots family have been left with nothing after 'soul-destroying' blaze ripped through their home while they were at the supermarket.
dailyrecord.co.uk
13.02.2022 / 20:49
Furious Scots mum blasts Primark for ‘sexist’ and ‘damaging’ slogans on girls' clothing
A Scots mum-of-two has slammed high street fashion giant Primark for using ‘sexist’ slogans on children’s clothing which ‘reinforces old-fashioned stereotypes’.
dailyrecord.co.uk
11.02.2022 / 21:15
Scots man attacked by gang of yobs while walking to library
Police have launched an appeal for information after a man was attacked by a gang of yobs while walking to the library.
dailyrecord.co.uk
11.02.2022 / 14:07
Scots mum 'relieved' after baby's 'haunted castle' headstone removed from graveside
A heartbroken Scots mum says she's feeling relieved after the 'haunted castle' headstone at her baby's graveside was finally removed.
dailyrecord.co.uk
10.02.2022 / 08:05
Scots mum 'blamed herself' after finding out 'wee trooper' daughter would be born with cleft lip
A Scottish nursery worker says she spent months blaming herself after discovering her daughter would be born with a cleft lip.
dailyrecord.co.uk
09.02.2022 / 17:09
Scots mum reduced to tears after 'rude' café owner tells toddlers to quieten down
A Scots mum claims she was reduced to tears after a Hamilton café owner humiliated her when he 'rudely' asked her toddler to quieten down.