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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Emily Atkinson

Pregnant mother-of-five faces race to give birth after given just 24 hours to live

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A pregnant mother-of-five is racing against time to give birth after doctors gave her just 24 hours to live.

Carrie Dodds, 40, was diagnosed with acute Myeloid Leukaemia on 26 June, and medical professionals worried she may not survive for more than a day.

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