just a reminder!!!!!!

[gugu2010]

We had a horrible story this week about an abandoned newborn in australia!!!!

PLEASE any mums that feel isolated or deserted or ashamed PLEASE reach out to anybody even if its a stranger if you are to embarresed for your family or community to know what is happening with you.
If you dont want your baby you can talk with the hospital and they can help you aswell.

It is better for you and your baby, this mum has been charged with attempted murder and baby is still in hospital.  

[bump_2_be]

Watching that on the news broke my heart. So glad he was found and is now safe and sound. And I find it unbelievable that 5 days he was still ok. Little miracle,  was definitely not his time to go

[gugu2010]

Nabila where are you from???

[gugu2010]

Mummainoz are you in NSW

[gugu2010]

Well i agree its good but they also need to understand some women just dont want the responsibilty or anyone to know. It is not always post natal depression sometimes its just being completley lost.

In australia it is acctually adult women in there 20's even 30's very rarely ive heard it being a teen mum.

[nabilahazrul]

Its good if your country actually pays attention to this sort of issue. In my neighbouring country,this baby-abandoning case is too common. Finding a newborn dumped at a garbage site or in a sewer is almost like finding a quarter in the streets. Teens there rather throw their babies away right after birth rather than be found dead with it. Cases has gone out of control nobody could do anything about it anymore. Its sad.

[mummainoz]

Such a good point gugu2010. Right now is different to this time last year and this time next year will be different again! The bad times do pass :)

[gugu2010]

We dont have any in australia its really sad we have so many different cultures here where giving your baby away is just as shameful as having one in the first place.
They government tries really hard here to keep you and your baby together so they really want to know everything abouf you and involve family.
You have to be a strong woman to demand anonimity and say what you want.

Thats why its really important not to feel like your alone and just let a doctor know what your going through.

The bad times pass if you work through them

[mummainoz]

I don't think so. I know in my state we've had a couple of cases in the last year and I read today that the city of Sydney has had 6 in the last 2yrs, and they encourage you to the baby to a hospital, child health nurse, or one of the emergency services if you feel you need to abandon it somewhere.

[jmalone1031]

Do they have safe surrender sites  there?

[mummainoz]

Such a sad story. Postpartum care is so important. The transition to motherhood can be really tough and no one should feel too embarassed or too afraid to access help. Prayers for the baby and hopefully our healthcare system will put some more funding into public hospital beds for mums and bubs who need assistance in this area. Look after yourselves mummies!

[redgirl1]

Great post bump

[14yearsyater]

I'm not sure about what story but it sounds sad

[gugu2010]

Bump

[danielle_1994]

I read this story half hour ago! Its heartbreaking for the poor baby! But also that no-one notice that the mother was feeling isolated & clearly couldn't cope! Thoughts & prayers are with the baby, hope the baby makes a full recovery! So please do talk to someone!!