Tag: safe haven laws
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This Is Us Highlights the Importance of Safe Haven Laws
Get Pregnant Fast In 2013, my town was rocked by a heartbreaking incident when a mother gave birth in a restroom of a local bar and left her newborn behind. The situation was surreal: she had come to the bar with friends, unaware that she was in labor. After excusing herself, she retreated to a…
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Understanding Safe Haven Laws: Alternatives to Abandoning a Baby
Read more When faced with unplanned circumstances, parents may find themselves in desperate situations that lead to heart-wrenching decisions, such as abandoning their newborns. Fortunately, all 50 states have enacted safe haven laws, which allow parents to leave their infants in designated safe locations like hospitals, fire stations, or churches. This can be done without…