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LAUREN Goodger has posted a heartbreaking song on Instagram after the death of her newborn daughter Lorena.

The former Towie star said her baby was born "with no pregnancy or labour complications" before her death at two days old on Friday.

Lauren Goodger, here with partner Charles Drury, spoke of the death of her baby
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Lauren Goodger, here with partner Charles Drury, spoke of the death of her babyCredit: Instagram
The reality star posted a poignant picture of herself holding the baby’s tiny hand
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The reality star posted a poignant picture of herself holding the baby’s tiny hand

Lauren, 35, told followers: "Words can't describe as a mother losing your baby."

The cause of the child's death has not been disclosed but the star said that "she was fine and healthy".

Posting on Instagram tonight Lauren shared the song A Mother's Prayer with lyrics that appeared on screen.

It read: "Lead her to a place, guide her with your grace, to a place where she'll be safe."

The heartbreaking lyrics are from the song by Celine Dion and appeared above a broken-heart emoji.

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Lauren posted her heartbreaking news on Instagram on Sunday night, writing: "👼Lorena👼 R.I.P 08.07.22.

"She was the most beautiful healthy baby I’ve ever seen just like her sister @babylarose.x .

"Words can’t describe as a mother losing your baby that I carried for all these months perfectly and gave birth too for my angel to be taken from me 👼.

"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.

"I can’t understand it she is so so beautiful Larose twin so similar.. I am broken 💔."

She added: "I am back home from hospital Me &; Charlie spent as much time with our baby girl Lorena and I haven’t said my goodbye yet 💔💔💔.

"Please can I ask photographers to respect our privacy right now as we have a lot of grieving to do and funeral organising that 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."

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She concluded: "My 👼 Lorena I love you so much 💔."

The star has been understandably quiet on social media ever since, ceasing her regular posts and updates.

Lauren posted the lyrics above a broken-heart emoji
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Lauren posted the lyrics above a broken-heart emojiCredit: Instagram

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.

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