22-Year-Old Woman Gives Birth in Hospital Latrine, Newborn Found Hours Later
- A young woman gave birth inside a pit latrine at a hospital after excusing herself to use the bathroom
- Her mother, Rose Wampewo, noticed blood on her legs upon her return from the toilet and asked about it, but she did not reveal what had happened
- Villagers assisted first responders in retrieving the newborn from the latrine hours later
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A 22-year-old woman is facing charges after giving birth to her baby inside a pit latrine at a hospital.
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Bella (not her real name), who is still in secondary school, reportedly experienced labour pains while at home and was rushed to the hospital by her mother, Rose Wampewo.
How did woman end up in hospital latrine?
While at the hospital, the young woman excused herself to use the toilet and was allowed by one of the nurses.
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She later returned without revealing that she had given birth and left her baby inside the latrine.
Rose said her daughter came back shortly after visiting the bathroom, and they noticed blood on her legs. When asked about the baby, she remained silent.
The hospital administrator reported the incident to the local village chairperson, who alerted the police. The officers arrived with a fire brigade to help retrieve the baby from the latrine.
With the help of residents, the fire brigade broke open the pit latrine and found the newborn alive inside.
Busoga East Police spokesperson Michael Kafayo confirmed the incident, noting that the baby was retrieved from the 50-foot-deep pit latrine.
He said the newborn was found covered in human waste, with maggots entering its ears, mouth, and other parts of the body.
According to the Daily Monitor, the mother and baby were referred to Ivukula Health Centre III for medical attention.
Bella was later arrested but released on police bond to allow her to breastfeed the child. She is currently facing charges of attempted infanticide.
The police spokesperson condemned the act, stating that law enforcement would continue to arrest individuals who abandon newborns or perform unlawful abortions.
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Reactions from the public
Some netizens blamed postpartum depression and the young mother’s age, while others condemned her actions and called for both the nurse and the responsible man to be held accountable.
Mukimba Sophy Winfred:
"Eh, I don't want to be judgmental, but she should have left the baby by the roadside because life is sacred. Bambi, life is full of irony—many people are longing for children. Infertility is on the rise these days, according to medical reports, and yet someone dumps a baby in a toilet."
Nassuna Bushirah:
"Postpartum depression at a young age can be difficult to deal with. May the good Lord forgive her."
Lwanga Nelson:
"The nurse should be arrested. Midwives know that women in labour are cautioned against going to latrines, and it is their duty to monitor such patients. They know that labour often induces the urge to excrete."
Judith Maina de Praised:
"If she doesn’t make things right, she might regret it in future. If you manage to get hold of her, please talk to her and offer counselling. The man responsible should also take responsibility."
Why did KMTC student abandon newborn in toilet?
TUKO.co.ke previously reported that a young Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) student was arrested in Machakos following the death of her child.
In a video that has since gone viral, the young woman confessed to dumping the baby inside a toilet.
She noted that she had stepped out to sit her exams and returned home to find her child already dead, prompting her to dispose of the body in the pit latrine.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
