Tragedy as mother is found dead on maternity ward after giving birth to first son

They were all extremely happy and looking forward to the future

Jean Ridehough, Mrs Whiteside's mother

 
However, her mother, Jean Ridehough, became concerned about daughter's aftercare when Mrs Whiteside's legs became swollen.
 
When she and Stephen were allowed to enter the recovery room, she said she saw her daughter struggling with an oxygen mask and feeling nauseous.
 
Mrs Ridehough told the inquest: "I never felt the recovery was quite as good as it was with Lucy.
 
"I was really concerned about her legs, they were really swollen and misshapen but no one else appeared to be concerned when I asked about the lack of attention.
 
"You are very much left to feel responsible for your care, it was like a case of you have had your baby, recovery and go home.
 
"On the Saturday Jane wanted me to go in, she was a little tired, Lucy was singing to the baby, they were all extremely happy and looking forward to the future. A new family all together.
 
"That was the last time I ever saw her."
 
Mrs Whiteside's husband Stephen told the inquest: "Everything was very similar to when Lucy had been born.
 
"She wanted it

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