A MUM-to-be says her home is so damp and covered in mould that she fears for the health of her unborn child.

       Lauren Davies says her council flat is so rife with mould her partner has banned his young child from visiting over safety fears.

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       Lauren and Brandon fear for their kids Credit: Lauren Davies 5

       The flat is rife with damp Credit: Lauren Davies

       Five-month pregnant Lauren, 23, shares the flat in Brynmelyn in Swansea, Wales, with her 25-year-old partner Brandon Lewis.

       Adding to the misery, Lauren has Crohn's disease and fears for her own health, as well as that of her soon-to-be baby.

       She told WalesOnline that water seeps through the walls and ceilings, with paint peeling off.

       Lauren said: "It's so bad for our health. The kids deserve better, they don't deserve to be living here."

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       Brandon explained when they moved into the home in August 2020 the flat had freshly plastered walls, and there was no sign of damp.

       But in March 2021 disgusting mould began creeping across the walls, ruining their possessions and Brandon's little one's toys - that have had to be sent to his mum's.

       The dad said he and Lauren have had to replace their bed and sofa, as well as thrown away four bin bags of ruined clothes due to the damp issue.

       The couple claim they have been going to the council twice a week since August this year asking to be transferred to a new property, but were told it's a 12 week to even get on the list.

       Brandon said: "It just shows that you are on the list. I'm just constantly waiting for repairs, no-one is helping us. When we phone housing options, they just say that we're on a waiting list and it's all done on a time system, you've got to wait.

       "They obviously don't know what were living in and haven't read our application"

       And Lauren said the couple haven't bought anything new for their baby, for fear it will be ruined with damp and mould.

       She said due to her illness she will deliver the baby via C-section in 18 weeks, meaning the couple have got just a few months to get out of the damp flat and find a new place to live.

       The 23-year-old also claimed they don't feel safe in the area, which she said is rife with druggies and needles.

       Lauren also said she has seen pee and sick in the complex's lift and is too scared to walk to the local bus stop alone.

       A spokesperson from Swansea Council said: "Discussions are ongoing with the tenant to resolve the issues raised."

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       All of Brandon's child's toys have been moved to his mum's for fear of mould damage Credit: Lauren Davies 5

       Mould has spread throughout the home Credit: Lauren Davies 5

       The couple said they have had to chuck away bags of clothes spoiled by the damp Credit: Lauren Davies

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