Pregnant woman's blood clot death 'unbearable'

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Charlene Wakley, a pregnant woman from Honiton, died from a blood clot that medical experts say should have been detected and monitored during her care. Her death has been characterized as preventable, raising questions about the standard of prenatal and postpartum monitoring. Blood clots in pregnancy and after delivery are a known risk, yet Wakley's condition went undetected until it was too late. Her family has described the loss as unbearable, pointing to gaps in clinical protocol that may have contributed to the tragedy. The case highlights potential failures in maternal healthcare oversight.