Tragic Scots newborn could have been saved if nearby first responder was called
Megan Thrupp and partner Kris Low believe early intervention could have saved the life of their 19-day-old baby Eva.
Parents Megan Thrupp and Kris Low lost baby Eva (Image: Cascade)
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Parents of a newborn baby that stopped breathing and died at home have learned that a first responder was on the same street as them at the time, but wasn t called.
Megan Thrupp, 25, and partner Kris Low, 30, who were left waiting 35 minutes for help at their home in Anstruther, Fife, believe that earlier intervention could have saved the life of their 19-day-old baby Eva.
While waiting for the ambulance to arrive, Megan attempted to perform CPR with the help of an ambulance call handler.
After the incident, the couple were told that community lifesavers are not sent to cases involving children in case they find the death too traumatic.