Lauren Goodger wants an autopsy performed on her daughter as she desperately searches for the child’s cause of death.
The TV personality is still picking up the pieces after baby Lorena – her second child with partner Charles Drury – died suddenly on July 8, moments after the “uncomplicated” birth.
Former TOWIE star Lauren, 35, is now calling for a full investigation into her death as the couple come to terms with the devastating loss of their daughter.
Devastated: Lauren Goodger wants post-mortem on baby daughter as she desperately searches for cause of death
Speaking to The Sun in her first interview since the tragedy, she insists clarification of what happened to Lorena is necessary for her own peace of mind.
“They think her oxygen may have been restricted because she had two knots in her belly button, but usually babies can still get enough oxygen despite that,” she explained.
“That’s why I have an autopsy coming up. I need to understand medically how she died for my own sanity.
Devastating: In a statement, Lauren said the couple’s child was born ‘without complications’ before her death on July 8
Lauren had planned a natural water birth to take place at her home in Essex under the supervision of her midwife Tamzin – who had previously delivered the TV personality’s first child LaRose.
Her waters broke on June 6 and initial vital signs were normal, with Lauren considered “low risk” after giving birth to her first child without a problem.
The next day, further tests were carried out during which the unborn child’s heartbeat was detected, but when her contractions started on the third day, the heart was no longer beating and Lauren was rushed to hospital.
After a two-hour labor, more than ten doctors desperately fought to save Larose, performing chest compressions and adrenaline, but to no avail.
She recalled: “Charlie was in pieces, he was screaming, ‘Please save my baby.’ I was in shock. My midwife was with me and said, “She’s going to be fine.” I thought he would be fine.
“I thought they detected a heartbeat, but they told me they didn’t. I don’t know why they said she had, maybe it was just the movement or the adrenaline.
‘It was terrible. I sat in my bloody sheets for four hours. They asked me if I wanted to take a shower and I said yes but I just couldn’t move. I just sat there in shock.
Tragic: Her second daughter with boyfriend Charles Drury died tragically moments after her birth
TV personality Lauren has revealed the heartbreaking news that her newborn baby died earlier this month.
Taking to Instagram to share a photo of Lorena touching her hand, Lauren wrote that she “can’t understand” why her daughter died after going through the pregnancy and delivery without complications, adding that she and partner Charles have been left “broken” by the tragedy.
Lauren wrote: “Lorena [angel emoji] RIP 07/08/22 she was the most beautiful healthy baby I have ever seen just like her sister @babylarose.x …
“Words cannot describe how a mother loses your baby that I carried all these months perfectly and also birthed him to have my angel taken from me [angel emoji].
“There was no pregnancy or birth complications and she was fine and healthy, but I won’t go into details now, I just know there was nothing wrong with her or me, she was perfect.
“I can’t understand it, she is such a beautiful Larose twin, so similar.. I am devastated [heartbreak emoji].’
Sad news: Lauren’s partner Charles paid tribute to his late newborn daughter, writing on Instagram: ‘Your little heart will forever beat in mine’
Lauren admitted she will “never get over” the tragic loss of her daughter and asked for time and space to grieve while focusing on her older child.
She continued: “I came home from hospital. Charlie and I have spent so much time with our baby girl Lorena and I haven’t said goodbye yet [heartbreak emojis].
“Please can I ask the photographers to respect our privacy at the moment as we have a lot to grieve and organize a funeral I just need this time and with my baby girl Larose she is my rock to get me through otherwise I wouldn’t survive…
“I will never get over this but I will learn to live each day with Lorena in my heart, she will be with me always and I will be with her again one day…
‘Mine [angel emoji] Lorena I love you so much [heartbreak emoji](sic).’
Her partner Charles Drury paid tribute to his late newborn daughter soon after.
Charles, who has 11-month-old daughter LaRose with Lauren, took to his Instagram later in the day, writing: “Your little heart will forever beat in mine.”
Charles wrote: “Lorena Drury – 7/8/22.
“Our beautiful baby girl, so perfect in every way, 22/07/8 will always be your day. Your little heart will forever beat in mine, I will love you till the end of the world.
“You remind me so much of your big sister, you would have looked like little twins, Larose will always know how beautiful and strong you are.
Parents: Lauren and Charles are parents to Lauren LaRose’s first daughter, with Charles saying their newborn looks just like her older sister
“I promise you that I will take care of your mother and sister forever, just watch over us all and keep me strong, show me signs that you are up in heaven where you belong. I’m sorry it had to be this way, but I know we’ll be together again someday.
“This isn’t something I thought I’d ever have to write but I’m so proud to be your father, I’ll see you soon baby girl, but for now sleep tight.”
Lauren revealed she was expecting her second child in January, just days after it emerged she had kicked her partner Charles out of the family home following his relationship with another woman.
Speaking to OK! magazine about her pregnancy, Lauren admitted that the exes debated whether to keep the baby.
She said: “We weren’t very careful and Charlie was really pleased but to be honest I was really conflicted about it. I said to myself, ‘I’m just pulling myself together – I’m back to square one. Is that fair?” You get real mother guilt].
“A lot of things went through my mind, so I held on a little longer to announce it. Charlie said, “I really want this baby.” And I said, “Me too.” I made the decision to go ahead with it and I’m glad I did.”
Lauren and Charles split in November, months after their daughter was born, but reconciled three weeks later. They then split again in January before getting back together in April.
She added: “We had this little break [in November] and he came back and said, “You’re not going to have a termination—I want this family.”
“Deep down I knew I was going to go ahead with it, but I was scared. I have to think about Larose too.
Explaining how she found out she was waiting just eight weeks after giving birth to LaRose, Lauren said: ‘I hadn’t had a period for quite a few weeks, my nipples were killing me and when I was breastfeeding the pain was excruciating.
“I thought, ‘I bet I’m pregnant!'” I took a test and it said positive.
Charles added that his time apart from Lauren has made him realize what he’s been missing out on and that going to therapy has helped him mature from a “boy into a man.”
The couple’s whirlwind romance first came to light in October 2020 when Lauren teased that she was dating a mystery man, soon to be identified as Charles.
The pair announced they are expecting their first child together just three months after going public with their relationship.
The news came as she mourned the death of her ex-boyfriend Jake McClean, who was killed after his car veered off the road in Turkey earlier this month, leaving passenger and close friend Yazmin Oukelu seriously injured.
If you have been affected by anything in this article, please contact the UK Child Loss Helpline on 0800 02 888 40 or The Lullaby Trust on 0808 8026868.
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