Alarming increase in baby dumping cases
Many couples are unable to have children of their own, and would love to adopt these babies," she said.
“We appeal to pregnant mothers who feel they cannot take care of their babies to seek advice, rather than resort to dumping their newborn at a dumping site.”
This appeal from the Roodepoort Police spokesperson, Sergeant Juliet Mogale, came after an alarming number of these types of cases had been reported. “If a woman does not want the baby, or she cannot take care of it, she must consult the social workers at the police station, or go to the nurses at the clinic for advice.
Clinics that will be able to assist mothers-to-be, include:
• Davidsonville Clinic, situated at the Community Centre, Campbell Street, Davidsonville. Contact number: 011 763 5932
• Florida Clinic, situated at 8 Madeline Street, Florida. Contact number: 011 674 4451
• Helderkruin Clinic, situated on Pheasant Street, Helderkruin. Contact number: 011 764 5403
• Roodepoort Clinic, situated at 15 Rex Street, Roodepoort. Contact number: 011 763 8557 / 011 761 6081
• Princess Clinic, situated at 8 Harry Street, Princess. Contact number: 011 764 4802
• Weltevreden Park Clinic, situated on the corner of JG Strydom and Jim Fouche Roads, Weltevreden Park. Contact number: 011 679 3623
• Zandspruit Clinic, situated at Administrative House, Beyers Naude Drive, Zandspruit. Contact number: 011 794 2210
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