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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