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Our newborn baby died four years ago and we still don't know why

Our newborn baby died four years ago and we still don't know why

Summary

Kianty and Conor Simpson lost their newborn son Jacob in 2022 due to a lack of oxygen during birth. Four years later, the parents still do not know the full reasons behind his death, as the official investigation and inquest have been delayed.

Key Facts

  • Jacob was born in June 2022 at Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen and suffered brain damage from lack of oxygen.
  • He was treated at Singleton Hospital in Swansea but died four days after birth.
  • The parents have not received a death certificate or held an inquest yet.
  • A coroner apologized for the investigation delay and called Jacob’s case a priority.
  • The family's own investigation found multiple errors during labor, including poor communication and lack of warning to the parents.
  • The hospital stopped its internal review in June 2024 after the family involved solicitors.
  • The parents remain deeply affected and have not been able to fully grieve or move on.
  • Conor had to make the difficult phone call to family informing them of Jacob’s death.
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