South West mum amazed as doctors put premature baby in Tesco sandwich bag View 3 Images

A Devon mother was left astonished when medical staff placed her premature newborn into a Tesco sandwich bag.

Lauren Hawking, 29, delivered her son Blake 13 weeks early whilst she was just 15 years old.

Her waters ruptured at five months' gestation, followed by a prolonged labour lasting another month.

Medical staff were unable to detect a heartbeat during a routine examination. The umbilical cord had become trapped, cutting off the blood supply.

Lauren subsequently underwent an emergency caesarean section, during which Blake was successfully delivered, reports Devon Live .

When infants are born prematurely or at an exceptionally low birth weight, a 'bagging' technique can assist the baby in

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