'Lifeless' baby took two gasps after delivery, inquest hears

Rebecca and Tim Spreadborough with a photo of Alby, who weighed 3.3 kilograms when he was born. ( ABC Capricornia: Rachel McGhee )

An inquest has heard newborn Alby Spreadborough was seen to take two breaths after a difficult caesarean section delivery.

Experts gave their opinions about why Alby died during a coronial inquest in Townsville.

The coroner will retire to consider her recommendations and findings.

Newborn baby Alby Spreadborough was "flat, pale and lifeless" when he was born, but an inquest has heard a doctor saw him take two small breaths.

Among the considerations for Deputy State Coroner Stephanie Gallagher is whether Alby was stillborn after an emergency caesarean section at Emerald Hospital in February 2023.

During this week's five-day coronial inquest into his death, the court heard doctors and midwives did not find a heartbeat while attempting to resuscitate Alby after a difficult delivery.

Alby Spreadborough was delivered via an emergency caesarean section at Emerald Hospital but did not survive. ( Supplied: Rebecca Spreadborough )

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