Former reality television star Lauren Goodger has opened up about the suspected reasoning behind the tragic death of her new-born baby girl, as she passed away suddenly earlier in the month.
Lauren's daughter Lorena, who weighed a healthy 9lb, sadly passed away just minutes after being born, reports the Daily Record. The former Only Way is Essex star is said to have experienced a healthy pregnancy, with zero complications.
Lauren, who is already mum to one-year-old Larose, was told to remain at home as her waters broke on Wednesday July 6, as she was under the expert care of midwife Tamzin - who previously delivered Lauren's first child with boyfriend Charles Drury.
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Two days later in a routine labour check, Tamzin wasn't able to detect the baby's heartbeat and called 999. Lauren was transferred via ambulance to the delivery unit at her local hospital, and gave birth to Lorena two hours later.
Lorena was said to have a low heart rate, and Lauren said the room began to fill with doctors who proceeded to perform chest compressions on the new-born, and give her adrenaline. Sadly, shortly after the panic ensued, Lauren and Charles were told that their baby hadn't made it.
As she spoke courageously to The Sun, Lauren explained the reason behind why the doctors felt Lorena had passed away.
The 35-year-old said: "They think her oxygen may have been restricted because she had two knots in her cord but normally babies can still get enough oxygen despite this.
"This is why I am having an autopsy. I need to understand medically how she died for my own sanity. Lorena should be here with me. I held her and she looked like she was sleeping. I thought she would wake up.
"This has been the most traumatic experience of my life. Since Lorena passed away, I have had so many messages from other women who have gone through this too.
"I want to talk about her death to help other parents out there going through this. I want them to know they aren't alone."
If you have been affected with a story similar to Lauren's, help is out there via the Child Bereavement website, linked here. You can also call the help line on 0800 02 888 40.
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