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Conor Gogarty

Young mum and unborn baby die suddenly after epileptic seizure at home

A mum has paid tribute after the death of her "perfect" 25-year-old daughter following a suspected epileptic seizure. Megan Gardiner and her unborn son died overnight on June 4 at her Barry home. She was 17 weeks pregnant.

Megan's mum Alison Woolcock has voiced concerns over the epilepsy treatment her eldest daughter received from Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales, which had recently changed her medication. Alison said it was worrying to learn that another pregnant Barry woman, 28-year-old Paige Ellis, died following a suspected epileptic seizure overnight on July 23 after being given new medication by the same hospital. The hospital says "the concerns are being reviewed" but it has not found any "immediate care and treatment concerns".

Alison, 51, described Megan as "full of life" and "a thoughtful and caring soul". She leaves behind boyfriend Jowad Ahmad, father Robert and sister Tesni.

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