A FIRST-time mum tragically died 30 minutes after giving birth to twin boys via planned c-section. Rachael Galloway was "happy, proud and full of love" in the moments after Noah and Abel Galloway-Whittaker were born on August 1, gazing at her boys with tears in her eyes. 6 Rachael Galloway, 36, suffered complications after undergoing a caesarean and passed away on August 1 Credit: Kennedy News 6 Rachel was 'happy' and 'full of love' as she gave birth to her boys but passed away 30 minutes later Credit: Kennedy News 6 A tearful Matt Whittaker, 36, holding twin boys Noah and Abel Credit: Kennedy News But she suffered complications after undergoing a caesarean and passed away shortly afterwards.
The 36-year-old business owner, who got engaged to Matt Whittaker just one week earlier, was excited to become a mum and was eagerly planning her wedding - wanting her boys to be a part of the ceremony. But the couple's joy was tragically cut short when Rachael, who lived in Carnforth, Lancashire, died at Royal Lancaster Infirmary despite doctors' best efforts. Devastated Matt, 36, is now caring for his twin sons while planning Rachael's funeral, which will be held on September 6.
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