REALITY star Lauren Goodger told of her agony last night after the death of her “perfect” baby.
The ex-Towie star, 35, revealed the devastating loss of her newborn daughter with boyfriend Charles Drury yesterday.
Lauren Goodger, pictured with boyfriend Charles Drury, told of her agony after the death of her ‘perfect’ baby[/caption]
A source close to Lauren said: “They need time to grieve and heal.”
Laureen broke the news of her newborn daughter’s death yesterday saying: “She was the most beautiful healthy baby.”
The devastated reality star added: “Words can’t describe as a mother losing your baby that I carried for all these months perfectly and gave birth to for my angel to be taken from me.
Lauren, who gave birth on Friday revealed the tragic twist to followers on Instagram yesterday.
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She wrote: “There was no pregnancy or labour complications and she was fine & healthy but I am not going into detail right now just know that there was nothing wrong with her or myself. she was perfect.”
The former Towie regular posted a poignant picture of herself holding the baby’s tiny hand.
She and boyfriend Charles Drury named the child Lorena.
They have a one-year-old daughter, Larose.
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Charles paid his own tribute, writing online: “Our beautiful baby girl so perfect in every way, 8/7/22 will always be your day.
“Your little heart will forever beat inside mine, I’ll love you until the end of time.”
He added: “I’m so proud” to have been your daddy.”
A source close to Lauren said: “It’s been such a shock for the couple but the NHS has been amazing.
“Friends are rallying around and they have a good support network
“It will be tough for them. They need time to grieve and heal.”
Lauren shot to fame on The Only is Essex in 2010 as the on-off girlfriend of Mark Wright.
Last week her ex-boyfriend from 2015, Jake McClean, died in a car crash in Turkey.
The Sun has learnt the incident had no bearing on her health ahead of Lorena’s normal birth.
Lauren’s celebrity friends sent condolences online yesterday.
Amy Childs wrote: “Sending you love Lauren xxxx.”
Many deaths unexplained
CHARITIES dealing with infant deaths expressed their sympathy to Lauren and Charles.
A spokeswoman for the Lullaby Trust, said: “Around 400 babies die suddenly and unexpectedly in the UK each year and for around half of these deaths no cause is found.
“Some sudden and unexpected deaths can be explained by the post-mortem examination.”
A spokesman for bereavement charity Sands said: “Sadly a great number of neonatal deaths are unexplained. It’s devastating for Lauren and Charles, and everyone deals with loss differently.
“You should never be afraid to reach out for support.”
Free helpline numbers are: The Lullaby Trust 0808 802 6868 and Sands 0808 164 3332.
Towie’s Danielle Armstrong posted: “Oh darling heartbroken for you sending you strength and love and hope you get the respect and privacy you need to grieve xxxx.”
And Charlotte Crosby told her: “Lauren, I’m devastated.”
A spokesman told The Sun: “Lauren and Charles would like to thank everyone for their amazing support at this hard time.
“The messages have been so lovely and even though it takes no pain away it really has helped to see how much support there is for them.”
Lauren’s fans were poised for an announcement after she last week shared reaching 39 weeks of pregnancy — just one shy of full term.
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In her emotional update yesterday, Lauren wrote: “I just need this time & with my baby girl Larose she is my rock that’s getting me through this or I wouldn’t survive.
“I will never ever get over this but I will learn how to live everyday with Lorena in my heart she will be with me always and I will be with her again one day.”
Lauren and Charles welcomed Larose last July[/caption]
