A heart-breaking tale as a mother shares her devastating experience at a hospital where she claims she was ignored during labour, leading to the tragic death of her newborn son, Jac Arthur Lewis. Born via emergency caesarean at Grange University Hospital, Jac’s arrival was marred by complications. His mum, Ceri Lewis, who was deemed high-risk due to type two diabetes and past miscarriages, arrived for a scheduled induced birth only to feel her pleas for help went unheard.
Ceri detailed her ordeal to an inquest, recounting her intense pain and distress that seemingly fell on deaf ears. Despite alerting midwives repeatedly about her severe discomfort and inability to sense her baby’s movements, she felt dismissed when told her pain was “normal.” The urgency she felt was not matched by those in charge of her care, she claimed.
The situation grew more dire as hours passed, ultimately leading to an emergency C-section. Jac was born with a low heart rate and faced immediate resuscitation. Sadly, he passed away just four days later.
Ceri expressed a sense of betrayal, feeling staff neglected her cries for assistance that might have saved her son. Her husband, Matthew, echoed this sentiment, feeling overwhelmed by what he perceived as an attempt to downplay their concerns.
Midwife Dianne Jayne Morgan, part of the team during labour, insisted that all recorded acknowledgements were accurate and based on Ceri’s own words—though the grieving mother disputes this. Other staff also testified, noting they were unaware of the severe pain Ceri was experiencing.
Amidst the sorrow, Ceri also praised the “incredible” care Jac received post-birth. This heartbreaking case has prompted policy changes within the health board, now implementing more frequent heart monitoring in high-risk pregnancies like Ceri’s. The inquest continues as the family seeks answers and accountability.