Comment:
I thought this kind of thing, abandoning baby only happens in Third world countries, and Muslim countries, where the mother, possibly delivered the baby through unlawful fornication with her partner, thus abandoning the new born to avoid disgrace from society. It seems like Australia is no exception.
http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/mp/7010038/newborn-baby-abandoned-outside-house/ (1 April 2010)
Newborn baby abandoned outside house
AAP April 1, 2010, 11:29 am
Police are concerned about the welfare of the mother of a newborn baby boy abandoned on the doorstep of a house on the NSW south coast. "We're obviously very concerned for the mum at the moment and we want to find her as quickly as possible," Lake Illawarra Inspector Steve Johnson said on Wednesday.
The infant was discovered on a veranda after somebody knocked on the door of a home in Koona Street, Albion Park Rail, south of Wollongong, and ran away about 5am (AEDT) on Thursday. Asked if it was believed she was a local woman or may have since turned herself in to a hospital Inspector Johnson told AAP: "We're keeping everything open at the moment".
Inspector Johnson wouldn't speculate on the reasons the baby was abandoned but urged the mother to contact police. The baby was taken to hospital where he is said to be in a healthy condition.
He is described as being of white, European appearance with a small amount of light-coloured hair. He was wrapped in a bunny blanket and wearing a red singlet.
Anyone with information about the mother or baby is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333000.
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