Young mother carries newborn baby to hospital in plastic bag: gives birth in internet cafe
On May 1, 2014, a newborn baby was observed and treated at Dujiangyan People's Hospital.
The woman claimed that she gave birth in the toilet of an Internet cafe, and the medical staff believed that the baby girl was suspected to be a premature baby
West China Metropolis Daily (Reporter Xiong Haoran, Trainee Reporter Wu Bingqing) At about 4:50 am on May 1, a woman in her 20s appeared on the third floor of the inpatient department of Dujiangyan Maternal and Child Health Hospital with a black plastic bag, and then she put the plastic bag on the workbench of the nurse station. The doctor on duty heard a faint breathing sound from the plastic bag, and when he opened it, he found that it was a newborn baby girl.
Then, the medical staff quickly treated the mother and daughter. Because it was a premature baby and she inhaled too much amniotic fluid, the baby girl's breathing was very rapid and her vital signs were very unstable. After the emergency rescue of the medical staff of the Maternal and Child Health Hospital, the child's condition gradually improved, and she was then sent to the Dujiangyan City Medical Center for further treatment. On the afternoon of May 1, the reporter learned from the doctor on duty at the medical center that the baby girl was still receiving treatment and observation in the intensive care unit. Her breathing and vital signs were relatively stable, but it would take at least a week to determine whether she was out of danger.
It is understood that the baby girl's mother claimed to be surnamed Tan. Some medical staff said that she had claimed that she gave birth in the toilet of an Internet cafe. The reporter tried to verify this with the doctor, but she did not respond.
Currently, both mother and daughter are receiving further treatment in the hospital. No family members have accompanied them to the hospital.
Strange mother carrying newborn to hospital
At about 4:50 am on May 1, at Dujiangyan Maternal and Child Health Hospital, a young woman came straight to the nurse station on the third floor of the hospital's inpatient department with a black plastic bag.
Then, the woman placed the plastic bag on the workbench of the nurse station. "I heard the breathing sound of a suspected baby coming from the bag." The medical staff opened the plastic bag and saw that there was actually a newborn baby girl inside, and the breathing sound was very rapid. "The baby had no warming measures and the body temperature was low." After confirming that the woman was the mother of the baby, the medical staff immediately began to treat the mother and daughter. "At that time, the umbilical cord and placenta had not been processed yet." The medical staff said that the baby girl weighed 2.4 kilograms and was suspected to be a premature baby. After several hours of rescue, the situation gradually stabilized.
The child was then sent to the Dujiangyan Medical Center for further treatment. The mother continued to stay in the Maternal and Child Health Hospital for treatment and observation.
The hospital paid 1,000 yuan in medical expenses for the young mother
On the afternoon of May 1, the reporter came to the Dujiangyan Maternal and Child Health Hospital. Ms. He, the relevant person in charge of the hospital, said that the mother who gave birth suffered from moderate anemia, but her condition was relatively stable at present and she still had to receive a series of postpartum care.
Ms. He said that the woman in question claimed to be surnamed Tan and looked about 20 years old. When asked by medical staff about her family information, she always took an evasive attitude. "She did not contact any family members, and no one came to the hospital to accompany her. Currently, the medical expenses of thousands of yuan are paid by the hospital."
Dr. Nie, deputy director on duty of the neonatal department of Dujiangyan Medical Center, said that the baby is currently in the neonatal intensive care unit. Because it inhaled a lot of amniotic fluid after birth, the child's breathing was a little abnormal. After treatment, it is now relatively stable. "It will still be a dangerous period for at least a week in the future."
The silent mother did not say a word from beginning to end
Considering that Ms. Tan had been postpartum for less than 24 hours, if she was stimulated, it might have an adverse effect on her recovery.
The ward where Ms. Tan lived was very quiet. Because the lights were not turned on, the light was very dim. The curtain next to the bed was tightly drawn. Dr. Liu opened the curtain and talked to her softly. Across the curtain, the reporter did not hear the sound of reply.
About half a minute later, Dr. Liu came out, shook his head and said, "She doesn't want to talk."
Dr. Liu said that Ms. Tan had been in a low mood. The doctors and nurses in the hospital tried to communicate with her, hoping that she could contact her family, but she didn't say a word from beginning to end.
Questions about the mother:
Giving birth out of wedlock?
The medical staff said that Ms. Tan was in a very low mood. She didn't speak without her family by her side. What exactly did she go through? Where are her family? Did her family know? What happened to her afterwards?
Question 1: Was the child born in the toilet of an Internet cafe?
A medical staff told the reporter that Ms. Tan had revealed that she gave birth to a child in the toilet of an Internet cafe. After the reporter indirectly expressed his intention to interview Ms. Tan through the medical staff and did not get consent, he used the mobile phone map search function to visit three Internet cafes near the hospital. However, all Internet cafes said that no similar situation had been found and no women suspected of being pregnant had been received.
Question 2: Did the young mother's family know about it?
More than 10 hours had passed since the baby was born until the reporter's deadline, but no one came to the hospital to visit or accompany Ms. Tan, and she did not take the initiative to contact the child's father or family.
It is understood that Ms. Tan should be around 20 years old. Is there any hidden reason behind her pregnancy and childbirth at such a young age? The medical staff of the Maternal and Child Health Hospital said that they would try to communicate with Ms. Tan as much as possible, hoping to contact her family as soon as possible.
Reporter's Notes
May the angel have a wonderful journey on earth
Whether "carrying" or holding, I feel relieved: she always chose to go to the hospital with her child.
However, at the age of 20, this touching age, Xiao Tan's life trajectory is so different. And her newborn child has touched everyone's heart. We don't know what kind of environment she is in. Perhaps she has unspeakable difficulties.
The birth of every new life is a gift from God and must be taken seriously. Although 20-year-old Xiao Tan is not mature enough, she must be responsible for every action she takes. As a mother, since she has brought her child into this world, she has the obligation to protect her child. Now, this child, who is less than a day old, is still in the intensive care unit. She cannot enjoy the love of her parents and the care of her grandparents like other children. She is only accompanied by cold machines and unfamiliar doctors and nurses...
We can't help but worry about this poor little life: Can she grow up safely? Can she get the protection and love she deserves and have a worry-free childhood? May this newly born angel have a wonderful journey in the world.
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Huaxi Metropolis Daily reporter Xiong Haoran, trainee reporter Wu Bingqing, photographer Lei Yuandong