Emily Atack says she suffered sepsis after giving birth to her first child

Emily Atack says she developed sepsis after giving birth to her first child. In recent comments, the actress describes feeling “very ill” during her postpartum period and links the illness to a diagnosis of sepsis following the birth. She also discusses subsequent health and lifestyle effects, including weight loss, as part of what she says she has experienced since pregnancy. Alongside the medical account, Atack addresses public reactions to her changing appearance, including online trolling related to her weight. While the reports focus on different aspects—one emphasizing her description of being very ill and the other highlighting her account of sepsis and weight loss—they align on the central point that she says sepsis occurred after childbirth. The coverage does not include additional medical details such as timing, treatment, or specific complications beyond her statements.