A pregnant teenager from Nottingham has tragically died after suffering a brain haemorrhage while at home with her mother. Summer Rose Miles, 17, from Bestwood Park, collapsed suddenly on July 9 while 17 weeks pregnant. An air ambulance critical care team provided treatment at the scene before she was transported to Queen's Medical Centre, where she was ventilated in the ambulance.
She was placed on life support at the hospital, where she later gave birth to a baby who was born sleeping. This occurred on the very day she was due to attend a planned gender reveal party with her family and friends. Summer underwent emergency surgery, but the damage to her brain stem proved too severe, forcing her devastated family to say a final farewell.
Family's Heartbreaking Tribute
Her sister, Chloe Jade, revealed that Summer "couldn't wait to be a mum" and had been eagerly anticipating the celebration. Chloe launched a GoFundMe page to assist Summer's parents, Mandy and Scott Miles, in raising funds to give both Summer and her baby a fitting send-off. Chloe said: "She loves children so much, and although young, and it was a shock for everyone, we know she'd have been the best mummy ever, and everyone was looking forward to the next chapter."
Chloe, who grew up with her family in Top Valley, added: "She had a different light about her - it was beautiful." Summer had faced difficulties during school but later made her family proud through her college achievements. She met her boyfriend and closest companion, Carson, during this time.
Rare and Tragic Medical Event
Regarding the brain haemorrhage, Chloe explained: "The doctors said it was spontaneous, tragic and rare, especially in her age and pregnancy. Summer was otherwise fit and healthy." The gender reveal was scheduled for July 11, but Summer's collapse two days before changed everything. Chloe noted that Summer was convinced she was having a little girl.
"The gender reveal decorations and plans were all prepped by my mum, following a private scan gifted to her from her boyfriend's family who would have also attended," Chloe said. "Unfortunately the scan never had a chance to happen. One of the last things Summer told my mum was that she was thankful for how nice she had made the garden look for her big day outside."
Memories of a 'Little Rebel'
Summer shared a close bond with her mother Mandy, often being her "shadow." Chloe described her as a "whirlwind of chaos and laughter." Tributes poured in highlighting how cherished she was. A mutual love of horses bonded the sisters, and Summer received a pony named Princess on her seventh birthday. Chloe recalled: "She would always want to ride my Rosie, because she loved a challenge!"
Summer also had a tight bond with her elder brother Jordan, who was her fiercest protector. She once idolised him and was known as a tomboy, until Chloe spotted her walking in high heels. She loved swimming with her father and cheering him on at football games. In later years, she enjoyed nurturing her relationship with her niece Ava.
One of Summer's quirks was playing drum and bass music loudly in the car to drown out her family dismissing it as "rubbish." Chloe shared a recent memory: "We went to a Coldplay and Oasis tribute a few weeks back and she sang her heart out to Coldplay with us and it was so special. When she first told me her new favourite song was Yellow, we sent a video singing it together to her dad to show how far she'd come with her music taste."
Fundraising for a Proper Farewell
Chloe and her family are organising a send-off and set up a GoFundMe page. On it, Chloe wrote: "My world has fallen apart, and my heart is broken beyond words. No parent should ever have to bury their child, especially a 17-year-old daughter and her baby. We will give them the best send-off we possibly can, no matter what and no matter the cost."
