EP 55: Safe Haven Baby Boxes!

Monica Kelsey, founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes, joins Nurses Uncorked to discuss her organization's mission to prevent the illegal abandonment of newborns, by providing a safe and anonymous way for mothers to surrender their infants. The conversation covers the functionality of the baby boxes, the criticisms and arguments against them, and the differences in state laws regarding Safe Haven surrender. Monica shares her personal story of being abandoned as an infant and how it inspired her to create Safe Haven Baby Boxes. The conversation also includes the history of other baby boxes/hatches/drawers, the anonymity they provide for mothers, the training of providers, and memorable cases. The ultimate goal of Safe Haven Baby Boxes is to eliminate infant abandonment and ensure that every baby is given a chance at a safe and loving life. Thank you to our sponsor, DeleteMe! 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Gain early access to episodes, patron only bonus episodes and earn the title of becoming either a wine cork, wine bottle or Grand Preserve for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast Chapters: 00:00 Intro, Cocktail of the Week and Guest Introduction 06:53 Motivation for Starting Safe Haven Baby Boxes 08:48 How Safe Haven Baby Boxes Work 10:26 Critics of Safe Haven Baby Boxes 14:00 Challenges in Implementing Baby Boxes in Certain States 17:50 Differences in State Laws on Safe Haven Surrender 22:39 Baby Drawers, Windows, Hatches and Boxes Worldwide 25:08 The Importance of Anonymity in Safe Haven Baby Boxes 32:40 Training Providers to Handle Newborn Infants 33:11 Providing Resources and Support for Mothers 34:04 Preventing Vandalism and False Alarms 36:18 Problem of the Week 39:19 Celebrating Successful Surrenders 43:08 Monica Kelsey's Personal Story 51:50 Writing a Book: Blessed to Have Been Abandoned 53:20 How to get Baby Boxes in Your Community 55:40 A Heartwarming Adoption Story: Baby Zoe 55:00 Supporting Safe Haven Baby Boxes: How You Can Help 57:12 The Goal of Safe Haven Baby Boxes 59:18 Enema of the Week Award https://www.shbb.org/ National SHBB Crisis Hotline: 1-(866)-99BABY1 Blessed to Have Been Abandoned By Monica Kelsey https://www.amazon.com/Blessed-Have-Been-Abandoned-Story/dp/1736522418 The Drop Box film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQgwbQ33cCE Resources: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/258132/50th-baby-saved-thanks-to-safe-haven-boxes-in-us https://www.nationalsafehavenalliance.org/?gad_source=1 https://www.childwelfare.gov/resources/infant-safe-haven-laws/ https://www.shbb.org/ Cocktail of the Week: Coco-Lime Rum Cocktail 2 oz Caribbean Coconut Rum 2 oz Lime Juice Shake until cold in shaker Pour over ice Top with Soda Water (may substitute Ginger Ale) Enema of Week Award: "Fuck You" song by: ronfeingold.com New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Tuesday (Monday for patrons!). 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