A mum has paid tribute to her courageous daughter who died just 10 days after giving birth. 'Beautiful' Hannah Williams, 29, discovered she was pregnant with her first child in April last year.
By June, she had been struck down with a suspected chest infection which left her struggling to breath. She was eventually given the devastating diagnosis of stage three lung cancer.
Hannah went on to welcome her daughter Nova into the world on September 21. Heartbreakingly, by October 1, Hannah had died, reports the Liverpool ECHO. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. Her devastated mum published a public statement on Facebook to say her daughter had "peacefully gained her angel wings".
Addressed to 'all of Hannah's amazing friends and loved ones,' the statement read: "On Sunday 1st October, with Nova cuddled into her Mummy’s chest and with family and friends by her side; Hannah peacefully gained her angel wings. "Hannah showed immeasurable courage and strength throughout her fight, right up until the very end; and in doing so gave the ultimate gift which was to give life to her beautiful, perfect little girl Nova.