A couple left devastated over the loss of their newborn baby are desperately searching for answers over a death they believe could have been avoided. Baby Zach died on November 17 last year, just 14 hours after being born.
Heartbroken parents Tim and Hannah Taylor-Smith were told by doctors that their son had died from Group B Strep, otherwise known as GBS. This can be a life-threatening condition for new-born babies.
Following concerns raised over the care of Zach, who died at Royal Derby Hospoital, an investigation into the circumstances of his death has been launched by the University Hospitals Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. It is understood a full inquest will take place in due course, DerbyshireLive reports.
The hospital trust has expressed its "heartfelt condolences" to Zach’s family but said it cannot yet comment on the circumstances at this stage of the investigation. From what was expected to be one of life's most memorable and joyous moments in seeing their new child born, the experience has caused “utter despair” for the devastated couple.
