Does the Prevalence of Infanticide Signify a Problem with Society?
This article does not deal with a specific scenario involving infanticide, but speaks about the problem in general and why it is so persistent. One quote really stands out to me and is the today’s topic: Infanticides “…are the tragic outcome of specific situations, but they are also evidence of pervasive problems in society – […]
Rebecca Blackmore Charged with 1st Degree Murder for Stabbing her Infant
Just when I thought it couldn’t get worse than a father dropping a cinderblock on his newborn baby… …until I see this article where 16-year-old Rebecca Blackmore actually stabbed her infant and left it in a closet to die. First of all, where were this girl’s parents? Did no one notice that she was pregnant? […]
Should Schools Teach Safe Haven?
This article does not have any new information that we have not reported here on One By One Safe Haven, but it is definitely worth the read. The writer makes a good point by saying “Not a state in this nation forces mothers to keep unwanted newborns.” I like that quote. There have been options […]
Melissa Cathryn McMillen: Mother of Unwanted Infant
Melissa Cathryn McMillen, 20, has been charged with second-degree murder for her daughter’s death. She claims the child was stillborn, but medical examiners disagree though the actual cause of death has not been released. She gave birth on the toilet and left the newborn in it for 90 minutes afterward. She then placed the child […]
Hearing Held for Baby Found by Church Dumpster
I have another update for you, readers. The parents of the newborn that was abandoned by a church dumpster went to court a few weeks ago. Although the outcome has not been decided as of the time I am writing this, a few more details have come to light. I wish I could say they […]
Teenage Parents Utilize Safe Haven
Oh good! I have found a recent happy article! Two teenage parents dropped their sleeping baby of at Porter hospital. No drama. The child was within the 45-day age limit for newborns protected under the Safe Haven Act and he was safe and unharmed. Cheers to any parent who is educated on these laws and […]
Proposed Legislation: Schools Required to Teach About Safe Haven Laws
A city in New York has proposed new legislation requiring high schools to educate students on how to properly relinquish parental rights to unwanted babies. One thing I had not seen before that I found in this article is that there is a hotline that young women can dial to discuss their options if they […]
Laquasia Wright Dumps Baby in Garbage Chute
I have a short update on the article I last wrote about regarding the newborn found in a garbage chute. The mother’s name is Laquasia Wright and she was 18 at the time of the incident. She has been charged with attempted murder and endangering the welfare of a child. Police say it is possible […]
Infant Abandoned in Hospital Trash Can
I cannot decide if the article I just read makes me more sad or more angry. A teenage girl abandoned her child in the bathroom trash bin of a hospital. As of the last update, the baby was on life support due to low oxygen, low blood pressure, and brain damage. Her justification for this […]
Teenage Pregnancy: How Safe haven Laws Can Help
Are you pregnant? Scared, unsure of where to turn, or what to do? Teenage pregnancy can be terrifying to young mothers without options. If you are unfamiliar with the laws in your state, we can help. Check out our resources on each state. Call our help line number or in most states you can contact hospital personnel. If you are a teen and pregnant, we want you to know there are options, without blame, shame or names!
