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First-time mum dies from cardiac event during labour

Chelsea McGillivray, 31, suffered an unknown cardiac event and died during labour; her newborn son Tommy survived and went home healthy.

Why it mattersThe case highlights how serious pregnancy complications can strike without warning, even in apparently healthy women.

AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, though maternity services should review monitoring for rare cardiac events during pregnancy and labour.

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