DiscoverThe NICU Space by Miracle MoonGroup B Strep at 3 Days Old, Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy: Kate’s Story of Disability Acceptance and Hope | S3E62
Group B Strep at 3 Days Old, Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy: Kate’s Story of Disability Acceptance and Hope | S3E62

Group B Strep at 3 Days Old, Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy: Kate’s Story of Disability Acceptance and Hope | S3E62

Update: 2025-12-07
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Kate’s son Frank battled group B strep meningitis at just 3 days old, which led to him being diagnosed with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Kate shares with us her hospital experience, her fears that his conditions would limit his life, and how she accepted and came to terms with the life her family now lives.

Frank is a happy, giggly child and Kate is a wonderful influence for parents going through similar experiences to hers, you can follow her now “@overatkates”.


In this episode, we’re chatting about:

- The events that followed after Kate’s son, Frank, contracted group B strep at 3 days old

- What group B strep is and the aftermath of the infection

- Coming to terms with her son’s diagnoses of cerebral palsy and epilepsy

- Staying positive and how to move towards acceptance 


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Group B Strep at 3 Days Old, Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy: Kate’s Story of Disability Acceptance and Hope | S3E62

Group B Strep at 3 Days Old, Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy: Kate’s Story of Disability Acceptance and Hope | S3E62

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