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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Karan Kaushik

'Most Precious and Perfect': Baby Dies Eight Days After Birth as Parents Question What Hospital Told Them

An inquest has heard how a couple were left devastated after their new-born son died eight days after being delivered by Caesarean section at a Blackpool hospital (Image for illustrative purposes only) (Credit: Pexels/Steven Morrissette)

A baby boy described by his parents as their 'most precious and perfect' child died just eight days after being born by Caesarean section, as an inquest heard concerns about what his parents were told about his condition.

Richard George was born at Blackpool Victoria Hospital in December 2024 when his mother, Jossymol George, was 36 weeks pregnant. His mother had maternal diabetes and had noticed reduced movements before going to hospital, according to evidence reported by the BBC.

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