Coroner Reveals Cocaine Use Linked to Baby's Premature Death at Birth

A coroner in Pontypridd revealed that cocaine use during pregnancy was linked to a baby boys tragic preterm birth and subsequent death shortly after birth.

• The baby boy was born in Builth Wells at around 24 weeks gestation, which is 16 weeks premature, leading to his death just hours after delivery.
• The coroner stated that cocaine exposure was a secondary medical cause of the infants death, although the exact impact on the preterm birth remains unclear.
• This case highlights the serious risks associated with drug use during pregnancy, emphasizing the need for awareness and prevention strategies in Powys and beyond.