Two women who had their babies at Palmerston North's Te Papaioea Birthing Centre later developed Strep A. MidCentral Health has confirmed there were three cases of Strep A postnatal infection in recent weeks and is investigating the care of the woman who died. READ MORE: New mum dies of rare strep infection in Palmerston North HospitalA spokeswoman for the birthing centre said their thoughts and condolences were with the family of the woman who died. "I had heard that infection can be common after birth, but I did not realise how deadly it can be." The symptoms of infection after birth could come on rapidly, with fever or generally feeling unwell, similar to symptoms of a breast infection.

Source: Stuff February 14, 2019 04:09 UTC