Mum-to-be, 21, ‘went for a nap and never woke up’ after already naming her baby girl
A YOUNG mum-to-be suddenly died after she went for a nap, just days after discovering she was pregnant.
Leah Roberts was five months along when she failed to wake up after going for a lie-down.
The 21-year-old from Cwmbran, Wales, had only found out three days before her death that she was expecting a baby girl, who she had decided to call Leena-Rose.
On August 1, Leah, who was living with her grandparents, cut her day trip short after feeling unwell.
She returned home early and told her family she planned to take a 30-minute nap to recover.
A few hours later, her grandfather went to check on her and struggled to wake her.
Concerned, he told her grandmother, who immediately went to Leah’s room, realised something was wrong, pulled her off the bed and began performing CPR.
“That’s all it was, she just went for a nap and never woke up,” family, friend Becky Davies said.
Leah’s mother, Martine Vaughan, rushed to the property alongside the ambulance service, air ambulance and police but despite working on her for over an hour, Leah and the baby could not be saved.
The cause of Leah’s tragic death has yet to be confirmed.
“She was the most selfless person you could ever meet in your life,” Becky told WalesOnline.
“By no means did she have an easy life but all she wanted was to love and be loved in return.
“Family was a massive thing for her, she would always say she was going to be a mum.”
A GoFundMe has been set up for the family to help with the funeral costs.
‘THE WORLD IS SO CRUEL’
Tributes have flooded social media for Leah and her unborn baby.
On the fundraising page, one person wrote: “Love you so much and will miss you forever.
“The world is so cruel, you deserved so much more than it had to offer you and your beautiful baby girl…rest peacefully in paradise my girl.”
Leah’s family are now waiting for the autopsy results to determine her cause of death and are planning funerals for their daughter and granddaughter.
If you experience severe abdominal pain, bleeding, or unusual discharge, contact your midwife immediately, the NHS website says.
The 4 times you should call your midwife during pregnancy
Navigating pregnancy can be overwhelming, and knowing when to seek help is crucial for both your health and your baby's.
Your midwife is a key resource throughout this journey, providing guidance and support.
Here’s a quick guide on when to reach out to your midwife
- . If you experience severe abdominal pain, bleeding, or unusual discharge, contact your midwife immediately.
- If you notice a significant decrease in your baby’s movements, especially after 24 weeks, seek advice from your midwife.
- If you develop a high fever, severe headache, or vision problems, get in touch with your midwife as these could be signs of pre-eclampsia.
- Call your midwife if you experience regular contractions, your waters break, or you have any signs of early labour.
- If you feel anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed, your midwife can provide support or refer you to additional resources.
But remember that any concerns about your or your baby’s health should be discussed with your midwife for guidance and reassurance.
Source: NHS website