Mum's post-birth headaches turned out to be blood clot (opens original article in a new tab)

A 26-year-old woman in Merseyside suffered a stroke two weeks after giving birth, caused by a brain blood clot, after initially experiencing headaches mistaken for a sinus infection.

• A 26-year-old woman suffered a stroke two weeks after giving birth due to a brain blood clot
• She experienced headaches initially mistaken for a sinus infection, then vision problems and loss of movement in her arm and leg
• She underwent emergency surgery to prevent blindness and is now dealing with ongoing fatigue and emotional distress