After Jasper Gunton was born his mum took him to bed with her and allowed him to sleep on her chest but in the morning he was found unresponsive, an inquest heard.
A newborn baby tragically died after his mother hid her pregnancy and gave birth without seeking medical assistance, an inquest has heard.
Jasper Gunton was born at his mother Mia Gunton’s home in Mosley Street in Blackburn on 21 December 2023. Mia had hidden her pregnancy and had not sought any antenatal care, Preston Coroners’ Court heard.
Following Jasper’s birth, his mum took him to bed with her and let him sleep on her chest. In the morning, Jasper was discovered unresponsive. Paramedics were called but he could not be revived and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following an inquest held on Tuesday, April 21, Area Coroner Kate Bisset returned a narrative conclusion and said: “Jasper Gunton was born and died on the 21st December 2023 at his home address.
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“He was born following a pregnancy which had been concealed and had not benefitted from ante-natal care.”, reports Lancs Live.
“After his birth, Jasper did not receive medical attention and he was taken to bed with his parent who fell asleep with baby Jasper on their chest.
“In the morning, Jasper was found unresponsive and despite resuscitation attempts by paramedics, was pronounced dead.
“It is not possible to determine what caused Jasper’s death which occurred in the context of a pregnancy and birth without medical assistance.”
