Babies Abandoned and Left To Die - How Can You Help Stop This Tragedy?

In the United Kingdom an abusive father killed his baby daughter because he
believed she was possessed by spirits. A newborn baby boy was found
abandoned between two garages in Derbyshire. The babies were alive, but in
poor condition after spending the night exposed to freezing temperatures.

One week before this baby was found, a set of twins babies were found
abandoned in a cardboard box outside Birmingham's Heartlands Hospital.
The baby boy and baby girl were a month premature and dumped hours after
birth. These babies were discovered before succumbing to winter
temperatures, though they were blue when found.

A baby boy no more than 2 hours old was found abandoned in San Diego
behind a garbage can. The baby was wrapped tightly in garbage bags and
covered in soiled paper towels. Fortunately, his cries were heard and the baby
boy was rescued.

We do not clearly understand why some mothers abandon their baby, but
feelings of denial and economic issues are thought to play a large part in the
problem. The senseless deaths that occur when babies are abandoned need
never happen. Alternatives are available for mothers who find themselves
pregnant and unable to care for their baby. If you know someone who is
pregnant and may need help, there are ways that you can help.

If you know of someone that needs help-offer help. Don't assume someone
else is going to help them. Remember, it is more blessed to give than to
receive-and you may be the only person they can turn to. Don't become a door
mat, but if they are willing to try to get the help they need, a ride to get
groceries or to the doctor will make a big difference.

Remember, stress builds up around the holidays and cases of baby and child
abuse and death increase. What can you do? Contact your local care crisis
center or a local social worker to obtain information about emergency baby or
infant care options when a birth mother is just too stressed to care for her baby
and wants to place now.

Provide time out-ask for help from your family or friends. Many women with
these feelings are isolated and suffering from depression. If they crack, the
baby may be the one who is hurt-sometimes fatally.

You can help save every baby by offering the support someone in trouble may
need. If you are pregnant, know that you are not alone. Help is just a phone
call away. 1 800 923-6784.

Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. is a speaker and award-winning author of two books, Adopting Online and Adoption: Your Step-by-Step Guide. Mardie is also the talk show host of Let's Talk Adoption.com with Mardie Caldwell. For more information email Mardie Caldwell

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