So, I just discovered the story of Verna McClain, a nurse who (allegedly) murdered a woman and kidnapped her newborn baby. Sadly, this is not an isolated incident. There are so many cases where a woman has miscarried and taken someone else's child. Sometimes, they even cut the baby out of a pregnant woman. It's probably one of the scariest crimes I can imagine.
And, interestingly enough, (if I'm not mistaken) the culprits often have some type of nursing career. This issue is one reason why I fully support mothers who choose homebirth, so eloquently discussed here, at Searching for Simplicity. When the nurses and doctors remove the newborn from your room, you have absolutely no say in what goes on. Often, the parents are so overwhelmed and excited to have their baby, they don't think about what the staff could be up to.
I always wondered why my grandmother was so neurotic about pregnant women and young mothers in my family, hardly allowing them to drive to the grocery store without an escort. While I think that paranoia stems from a health standpoint, it seems not to be a bad idea. While I usually don't support media-induced sensationalism or fear, it's hard not to hear this one. Actually, I'm pretty sure that there is a biological basis for taking babies, and it sometimes happens in ape communities when a mother loses her young.
With that said, I'm just putting this out there... Watch your back. Women are often so trusting. Don't be. Carry a gun with you at all times. I know it's such a pain to concealed carry under women's clothes, but it can mean life or death. I know we all want to be empowered, independent women, but it's not worth sacrificing the safety of your child. Therefore, it's a good idea to not go out alone, whenever possible. Take a neighbor or friend when you run your errands. Hey, they'll probably enjoy it. Most people would love to spend a few hours with your new baby!
P.S. The victim was a white woman. Bet you we won't see any protesters and outrage, making this out to be a hate crime. Just saying...
