Did These Parents Deserve To Have Their Newborn Child Taken Away Or No?

[Biff_Poindexter]

Black Couple Says Texas Authorities Seized Their Newborn Because They Chose a Midwife Over a Hospital

Rodney and Temecia Jackson say their pediatrician reported them to Dallas CPS when their baby developed jaundice, and Rodney was arrested for not giving her up.

jezebel.com

"Two weeks ago, Dallas parents Temecia and Rodney Jackson opted for a home birth for their newborn daughter, Mila, with licensed midwife Cheryl Edinbyrd. As of Thursday, the infant remains in the custody of Dallas Child Protective Services -- Minutes before the start of a scheduled Thursday morning hearing for the couple to get their newborn back, the hearing was postponed to April 20th—two weeks from now. Shortly after Mila’s birth last month, upon taking her to see their pediatrician, they learned she had developed a case of jaundice—a highly common condition in newborns, which typically goes away without treatment within one to two weeks. Dr. Anand Bhatt said the case was severe enough that they should take her to the hospital for phototherapy treatment, but the Jacksons opted to do the same phototherapy treatment for Mila in their home under Edinbyrd’s guidance.

According to the letter Bhatt ultimately wrote CPS, published by local outlet WFAA, he was concerned that they had the wrong lights for the treatment. They connected him with Edinbyrd, but he was having trouble getting back in touch with them [the parents] directly, and he decided to report them. Within days, the Jacksons say Dallas police officers and CPS agents arrived at their doorstep at around 5 a.m., informing the family that their pediatrician had reported them and demanding that they turn her over. The officers eventually left their home when the Jacksons refused. Over the next few days, everything seemed fine. But last Tuesday, as Rodney was walking the family’s dog outside their house, the police returned. He refused to surrender the baby when they confronted him, so they placed him under arrest, seized his keys, and used them to enter his home. There, officers took Mila from Temecia while she was alone."

I am trying to see how a case of jaundice warranted the state taking away a newborn from their parents. On top of that, the police didn't even have the mother's name on the warrant; they had someone else's name...Seems like these parents are being punished for having their child at home; instead of the hospital....there is no other way to look at this...to make matters worse, during the time their baby has been with the foster family, the mother has been barred from breastfeeding her child -- how is this not a bigger story?

 

[Vastator]

What good is the 2A if you don't use it..?

 

[marvin martian]

Black Couple Says Texas Authorities Seized Their Newborn Because They Chose a Midwife Over a Hospital

Rodney and Temecia Jackson say their pediatrician reported them to Dallas CPS when their baby developed jaundice, and Rodney was arrested for not giving her up.

jezebel.com

"Two weeks ago, Dallas parents Temecia and Rodney Jackson opted for a home birth for their newborn daughter, Mila, with licensed midwife Cheryl Edinbyrd. As of Thursday, the infant remains in the custody of Dallas Child Protective Services -- Minutes before the start of a scheduled Thursday morning hearing for the couple to get their newborn back, the hearing was postponed to April 20th—two weeks from now. Shortly after Mila’s birth last month, upon taking her to see their pediatrician, they learned she had developed a case of jaundice—a highly common condition in newborns, which typically goes away without treatment within one to two weeks. Dr. Anand Bhatt said the case was severe enough that they should take her to the hospital for phototherapy treatment, but the Jacksons opted to do the same phototherapy treatment for Mila in their home under Edinbyrd’s guidance.

According to the letter Bhatt ultimately wrote CPS, published by local outlet WFAA, he was concerned that they had the wrong lights for the treatment. They connected him with Edinbyrd, but he was having trouble getting back in touch with them [the parents] directly, and he decided to report them. Within days, the Jacksons say Dallas police officers and CPS agents arrived at their doorstep at around 5 a.m., informing the family that their pediatrician had reported them and demanding that they turn her over. The officers eventually left their home when the Jacksons refused. Over the next few days, everything seemed fine. But last Tuesday, as Rodney was walking the family’s dog outside their house, the police returned. He refused to surrender the baby when they confronted him, so they placed him under arrest, seized his keys, and used them to enter his home. There, officers took Mila from Temecia while she was alone."

I am trying to see how a case of jaundice warranted the state taking away a newborn from their parents. On top of that, the police didn't even have the mother's name on the warrant; they had someone else's name...Seems like these parents are being punished for having their child at home; instead of the hospital....there is no other way to look at this...to make matters worse, during the time their baby has been with the foster family, the mother has been barred from breastfeeding her child -- how is this not a bigger story?

You wanted the State to have the authority to make medical decisions for people. This is your fault.

 

[Votto]

You wanted the State to have the authority to make medical decisions for people. This is your fault.

It's just the natural progression of fascism of the Left.

 

[Biff_Poindexter]

You wanted the State to have the authority to make medical decisions for people. This is your fault.

So this is the fault of Texas voters?

Cool

How so?


It's not like the parents were grooming their newborn to be "trans" -- then I can see why you would snatch the kid....

 

[jotathought]

I am trying to see how a case of jaundice warranted the state taking away a newborn from their parents. On top of that, the police didn't even have the mother's name on the warrant; they had someone else's name...Seems like these parents are being punished for having their child at home; instead of the hospital....there is no other way to look at this...to make matters worse, during the time their baby has been with the foster family, the mother has been barred from breastfeeding her child -- how is this not a bigger story?

These parents are being "punished" because they declined the advice of the doctor who contacted them multiple times, concerned with high levels of bilirubln -- a condition which can lead to permanent brain damage. They chose to fix the problem themselves with the help of their midwife instead .. against the recommendations from their health care provider.

 

[odanny]

These parents are being "punished" because they declined the advice of the doctor who contacted them multiple times, concerned with high levels of bilirubln -- a condition which can lead to permanent brain damage. They chose to fix the problem themselves with the help of their midwife instead .. against the recommendations from their health care provider.

It was home birthed and jaundice is a condition that usually goes away on its own in a few weeks. Now the state can tell you how to raise your child? If the state has a problem with the parents, they can charge them with neglect when, and if, the child dies.

 

[jotathought]

It was home birthed and jaundice is a condition that usually goes away on its own in a few weeks. Now the state can tell you how to raise your child? If the state has a problem with the parents, they can charge them with neglect when, and if, the child dies.

The CPS responded based on the report from a medical professional. The medical professional was concerned the family did not trust medical care/guidance, refused treatment to prevent permanent brain damage to the child and wanted to ensure medically necessary care for the child's recovery.

 

[odanny]

The CPS responded based on the report from a medical professional. The medical professional was concerned the family did not trust medical care/guidance, refused treatment to prevent permanent brain damage to the child and wanted to ensure medically necessary care for the child's recovery.

It would have been easier to check on the child, in its home, and determine first if the child was in need of medical care.

 

[jotathought]

It would have been easier to check on the child, in its home, and determine first if the child was in need of medical care.

Tell the medical professional who deemed it medically necessary that he is wrong.

 

[odanny]

Tell the medical professional who deemed it medically necessary that he is wrong.

Nah, I'd tell this family the number of a good lawyer instead.

 

[jotathought]

Nah, I'd tell this family the number of a good lawyer instead.

Yes .. because McRib from USMB knows more than a medical professional.

 

[marvin martian]

So this is the fault of Texas voters?

Cool

How so?


It's not like the parents were grooming their newborn to be "trans" -- then I can see why you would snatch the kid....

The DemoKKKrats in Dallas who elected a DemoKKKrat mayor, yes. You do know Dallas is a blue city, right? This is what you wanted, now you have it. Quit whining, snowflake.

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