Another baby in the trash

[w8ng4msrgt]

Baby left in Oakland trash bin pronounced dead

Henry K. Lee, Chronicle Staff Writer
Saturday, May 24, 2008
(05-23) 15:14 PDT OAKLAND -- An infant boy found in a trash bin in downtown Oakland today was declared dead at a hospital, police said.

The baby was found in the trash about 7:40 a.m. outside 680 14th St., police said. The infant was pronounced dead at Children's Hospital Oakland.

The baby's mother has been taken to a local hospital. No arrests have been made. Investigators were uncertain whether the baby was born live or stillborn.

California's Safely Surrendered Baby Law, which went into effect in January 2001, allows people to leave unwanted newborns 3 days old or younger at hospitals and fire stations.

Health officials have adopted the slogan, "No shame, no blame, no names," for the program in California, which is among 47 states with "safe haven" laws.

A total of 220 newborns were safely surrendered in California from 2001 to 2007, while another 147 infants were found alive after being illegally abandoned, authorities said.

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[Jaded]

Can't we start putting these stupid incubators in the trash too?? :(

[w8ng4msrgt]

Infant found in Oakland dumpster dies
MOTHER TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
Bay City News Service
Article Launched: 05/23/2008 08:43:13 AM PDT

The mother of a baby who was found unconscious and unresponsive in a dumpster in downtown Oakland this morning is being treated at a local hospital, according to Oakland police spokesman Roland Holmgren.

The newborn child, who was found on the 600 block of 14th Street about 7:40 a.m., was pronounced dead an hour later at Children's Hospital Oakland.

Holmgren said it's unclear if the mother will be arrested or charged in connection with her baby's death because there are questions about her mental state.

He said police are talking to witnesses who saw the baby.

Holmgren said police haven't been able to talk to the mother.

A local businessman, who asked that his name not be used, said the infant was found by someone scavenging in the dumpster looking for cans. He said the baby was definitely newborn.

The witness, obviously upset, wondered why the baby was thrown away. "If they didn't want the child, all they had to do was go across the street to the First Unitarian Church. I'm sure they would have taken it in.

"This is disgusting," he said.

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[Nell]

My ex mother in law was left on a church step. I always said it was because her own mom knew she was evil (joke, even though she is) and the local Dr. gave her to a family in town that couldn't have kids. I have seen the note left with her. It was cool.

Anyway, what I was going to point out is if this bitch had thought as clearly and done this she would have also had a cool story to tell. Instead of going to jail. Imagine, If not for my MIL birth moms responsible actions I wouldn't have either of my boys. Weird.

[Rotten Apple]

I think these women should have to sit thru one of the Mommy/Mommy's-to-be nights out I used to participate in. A bunch of women dealing with infertility waiting on babies to adopt or just being made mothers through adoption. The pain and anguish of having EVERYTHING to offer a child but not being able to conceive and then having to watch the news every night when some dumb irresponsible crackhead whore neglected their baby to death or some teenage mom, giving birth at the prom and throwing the baby in the garbage.

Seriously. "No shame, no blame, no names?" It seems so easy. Why can't they do it?

Its selfishness and self pity. Absolutely disgusting.

[ImmortalOne]

I have to agree Kathy. But they would just let what they heard go in one ear and out the other. They are too selfish to realize what fuck-ups they really are.

[Dakota Valkyrie]

They should start putting "Safe Haven" information stickers on the dumpsters... except stupid incubators would then think THAT was the drop off point (more than they already do).