Mum woke from coma to find she had baby (From The Bolton News)

Mum woke from coma to find she had baby

7:40pm Wednesday 4th June 2008 in

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A MOTHER who woke from a coma to find she had given birth to a healthy baby is celebrating the tot's first birthday today.

Lisa Allinson suffered a severe stroke while in labour and after waking from her coma six weeks later, had no recollection of her baby son.

It was only when her family recounted details of her troubled labour that memories of giving birth slowly started to return.

Now, 12 months on, she is making a remarkable recovery and is enjoying life as a mother.

Mrs Allinson and her husband Andy are having a party at their home to celebrate Benjamin's birthday on Saturday with friends and family.

The 34-year-old said: "It has been quite a year but we are getting through it and every day I am getting stronger.

"Benjamin's birthday will be an emotional day for everyone. It will be very special and we hope he enjoys it."

Mrs Allinson's life hung in the balance for six weeks as her family prayed that she would pull through.

She had part of her skull removed to relieve the pressure and it was replaced with a metal plate.

When she woke from the coma Mrs Allinson had lost her memory, was paralysed on her right side and had no idea she had a son.

She returned to her home in Whiteoak View, Darcy Lever, at Christmas and is now going from strength to strength.

Mr Allinson has been by his wife's side for every step of her courageous journey.

He said: "She is doing amazingly well and the doctors are surprised by the speed of her recovery.

"It certainly hasn't been easy but we are getting on with it. Benjamin is adorable too and has come on leaps and bounds. He will soon be walking and talking."

Mrs Allinson no longer needs a wheelchair, is walking with a stick and has regained most of her memory.

She hopes that in time she will be able to return to her job at Manchester Royal Infirmary where she worked as a pharmacist.

Her condition was caused by a form of pre-eclampsia, which causes high blood pressure.

It is known as HELLP syndrome, which causes blood clotting on the brain. It is not known what causes it and the condition can affect any pregnant woman. About seven per cent of pregnant women suffer from pre-eclampsia, and 10 per cent of those develop HELLP.