Twin baby girls tragically lost their lives due to neglect and medical failures, according to a recent coroner's report. Missed Opportunities in Medical Care The heartbreaking incident involved Alys Haf Jones and Efa Swyn Jones, who both passed away after being born with tangled umbilical cords. The coroner highlighted that a timely delivery on the same day could have saved their lives, pointing out that neglect was a contributing factor to the devastating outcome. The babies were delivered via emergency caesarean section at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd in Denbighshire, Wales, following concerning indications during a morning scan at 29 weeks gestation. Failures in Prenatal Monitoring Their mother, Glian Llwyd Jones, had been under monitoring at the hospital, but the coroner raised concerns about the lack of action taken despite warning signs. The investigation revealed that the cords of the babies were knotted and tangled, leading to their inability to be resuscitated. Lack of Communication and Inadequate Care Ms. Jones expressed frustration over the miscommunication regarding the presence of a dividing membrane between the babies, which could have prevented the tragic entanglement. The coroner condemned the 'gross failure' in providing appropriate medical care to the mother and infants, emphasizing that the deaths were avoidable. Calls for Accountability and Change Despite the coroner's findings, no prevention of future deaths report was issued due to reported improvements within the health board. However, the tragic loss of Alys and Eva serves as a stark reminder of the importance of diligent medical care and communication in ensuring positive outcomes for newborns and mothers. The medical cause of the babies' deaths was recorded as perinatal brain injury, shedding light on the devastating consequences of medical negligence.