A FIRST-time mum tragically died 30 minutes after giving birth to twin boys.

Rachael Galloway was "happy, proud and full of love" in the moments after Noah and Abel Galloway Whittaker were born on August 1, with tears in her eyes as she gazed at her two boys.

However, Rachel tragically 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 - with plans to have the boys as 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 so

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