Kerala woman delivers baby in hospital toilet; newborn rescued after being thrown out of window
A 19-year-old woman in Kerala gave birth in a hospital toilet and allegedly discarded the newborn out of a window. Hospital staff rescued the infant after hearing cries and found the baby in a dangerous area. Both the mother and child are now receiving treatment at a nearby medical facility, with the newborn reported to be out of danger.
- ▪The incident occurred at Haripad Government Hospital in Kerala.
- ▪The woman initially sought treatment for stomach pain but refused a physical examination.
- ▪Hospital staff rescued the newborn after hearing cries and finding the baby near stray dogs.
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A 19-year-old woman who arrived at a hospital in Kerala complaining of stomach pain delivered a baby in the toilet and allegedly threw it out of the window, the police said on Tuesday.The incident was reported from the Haripad Government Hospital in the early hours of Tuesday, they said.Soon after giving birth, the woman, reportedly unmarried, allegedly threw the infant outside the toilet.Hearing the cries, the hospital staff later spotted the newborn in an area where stray dogs were reportedly roaming, prompting an immediate rescue.The timely intervention of the night-duty medical team helped save the baby’s life, hospital authorities said.A doctor said the woman had approached the hospital seeking treatment for stomach pain, but refused to undergo a physical examination.
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