Baby accidentally given to wrong couple reunited with real parents - BBC News

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A couple who were given the wrong baby by a hospital in El Salvador a year ago, have finally been allowed to travel home with the correct child. Rich Cushworth - who is British - and his wife, Mercedes - were only given a birth certificate for their son Moses a few days ago. They landed back home in Dallas, Texas this week where they have been speaking exclusively to our correspondent Matthew Price.

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All Comments (21)
  • @isras6702
    As a nurse - AS SOON - as a patient tells me something is 'off' I double & triple check... I have NEVER regretted the 'second guess' NEVER...
  • Those doctors gaslit her. If a mom says "this isn't my baby" a doctor's FIRST reaction should be to order a dna test, not try and convince her she is wrong.
  • @cynthia3468
    It’s SO disgusting, unprofessional and irritating how often some medical “professionals” outright dismiss a mother’s questions and concerns.
  • @katwilliams6602
    They better sue the shit out of that hospital. That’s all.
  • @nolagirl7082
    They should sue the shit out of that hospital!!!
  • @RenaRego
    The gaslighting this woman experienced is unacceptable. It’s never acceptable but in this case, it’s criminal.
  • A mother's instinct should always prevail. What precious and dedicated parents
  • I’m so glad that they both were switched with good parents. Imagine your baby being with parents who were neglectful and abusive.
  • @kimmyk1
    These poor parents. Lost their initial bonding with their baby. I hope the hospital gets sued big time for such an emotional roller coaster
  • @mk6022
    I hate when doctors don't listen to their patients' concerns and even try to label them as crazy or doped up instead trying to go out of their way and address/resolve patients concerns immediately. In this case all they needed to say was "ok if you think this is not your baby lets do DNA test". Instead they try to tell her we don't make mistakes like that you were on meds who knows what you saw. Unbelievable 🙄
  • @IceQeen1011
    Aww what a sweet mom? She was crying for the baby she gave away that isn't hers. Wow mom's love <3
  • I believe the hospital should be held to account. This must be heartbreaking for parents having to go through this. That couple were lucky but what about the ones lost forever, never knowing they were switched. Something needs to be put in place to prevent this from happening or massive compensation should be given to the families as a way to stop this from repeating. Good luck to the family.
  • I had the same thing happen to me with my first child. However, I was relentless saying this was not my baby. They eventually gave me my real baby.
  • @zephyrr914
    I’m proud of her for standing up and following her gut and so disappointed that people around her wouldn’t listen.
  • This mother has such a beautiful spirit about her. Truly amazing woman.
  • @CoreyChambersLA
    The hospital needs to pay damages to both parents, to help prevent the hospital from making the same mistake again. The babies received the wrong milk and wrong bacteria from the wrong mothers, not usually deadly, but not optimal for the baby's health.
  • Even when you had doubts this precious one was your baby you still gave him a mother's love. You and your husband loved him. You both gave him such a sweet sweet start in life and I am sure your son was so loved as well by the other parents. God Bless you all!