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Search for mother and baby after 'outside' birth

Police say a mother thought to have given birth outside with no medical supervision delivered a baby girl - and are appealing to find them.

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Gwent Police: Baby born in woodland is an 'unusual case'

Police officers trying to trace a mother who is thought to have given birth in a woodland near Newport say it is an extremely unusual case.

Gwent Police, along with healthcare staff, are now asking the mother to contact them over concerns for her and the baby's wellbeing.

Kelly Bradnick reports.

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Appeal continues after 'unsupervised open air' birth

Police are continuing their appeal after a mother gave birth to a newborn baby who they believe might be in need of "urgent medical attention" after a possible birth outside in the open air, with no supervision.

Officers are working with partners in health and social services, as well as local GP surgeries and clinics, as part of their enquiries. Our priority remains focussed on the care and wellbeing of the mother and new baby.

– Gwent Police

Anyone with information that could assist in tracing them is asked to contact 101.

Appeal for mother and baby after 'unsupervised open air' birth

Police say a mother and newborn baby might be in need of "urgent medical attention" after a possible birth outside in the open air, with no supervision.

Police say they are concerned for the welfare of the mother and baby (file photograph). Credit: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Gwent Police is dealing with an incident which indicates that a female may have given birth to a baby without any medical assistance or supervision, possibly in the open air, sometime in the last 48 hours in the Penhow area of Newport.

Both the baby and the mother may be in need of urgent medical attention and care, and Gwent Police are appealing for anyone with information to help trace them.

– Gwent Police

Anyone with information is asked to contact Gwent Police on the 101 number.

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