A newborn girl, thrown from a window by her 15-year-old mother in Dubrovka, Russia, has been found to be in surprisingly good health after a thorough examination at the Vsevolozhsk Interdistrict Clinical Hospital. Doctors initially treated the infant for hypothermia and anemia, but further tests revealed no other significant health issues.
The baby was admitted to the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit with a body temperature of only 34 degrees Celsius, leading to a diagnosis of “cold injury.” She also presented with severe anemia, requiring a blood transfusion, and elevated inflammation markers, indicating a risk of infection.
Doctors administered antibacterial and antiretroviral therapy as a precautionary measure, given the unknown medical history of the newborn. Fortunately, the baby responded well to treatment, gradually warming up and beginning to feed from a bottle. Her hemoglobin levels have also improved.
Ultrasound examinations showed no pathologies of internal organs. Doctors are awaiting results of tests for HIV, hepatitis, and syphilis.
The 15-year-old mother gave birth to the child in a toilet on June 5, wrapped her in a bag, and threw her out of a window. The infant was discovered by janitors, who promptly alerted emergency services.
The mother, who claimed to be unaware of her pregnancy, has been located and told investigators that she acted out of fear after giving birth. Despite realizing the baby was alive, she proceeded to discard the child.
The Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case of attempted murder in response to the incident.