Scottish nurse dies hours after giving birth to first child

Shannon Napier died shortly after the delivery of her first child.
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Shannon Napier, a young NHS nurse from Fife, died yesterday (25 April) after giving birth to her daughter, aged just 24.

In an emotional tribute, Shannon’s fiancee, Jordan Burt, said: “I’m just devastated that you can’t be the mummy you’ve always wanted to be. I still can’t believe you are gone.”

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“I just want to thank you for everything you’ve done for me since you walked in to my life; I wouldn’t be where I am today without you. You’ve touched the lives of so many people, professionally and socially.”

NHS nurse Shannon Napier has died.NHS nurse Shannon Napier has died.
NHS nurse Shannon Napier has died.

“You made me proud every single day: as the lyrics go, “you are the reason I breathe, you are the reason I still believe” – you are my amazing #NHSHero and I’ll be giving you the biggest round of applause ever on Thursday night baby,” said Mr Burt.

“The NHS has lost a terrific young nurse who was so caring and compassionate and was only at the beginning of your journey to the very top,” he added.

A fundraiser for Shannon’s memorial service has already raised almost £10,000 of it’s £500 target. Donations can be made here.

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