News by email Donate

Suggestions

Top Stories

Most Read

Popular Videos

Baby-swap-main_article_image.png
youtube
World News

Hospital missed clues Christian missionaries baby was swapped

by Hannah Tooley

British-born David Cushworth and Salvadorian-born Mercedes Casanellas were reunited with their baby son after he was swapped at birth.

They accused a doctor at the hospital of swapping their child as part of a suspected human trafficking plot, however the doctor denies this and claims it was an innocent mix up.

The hospital has been accused of failing to spot a number of factors that could have prevented the mix up, according to The Times.

DNA tests confirmed the baby they took home with them was not their child and Mrs Casanellas first raised concerns when the baby's skin seemed darker than its mother and fathers.

The couples underweight premature baby was mixed up with a baby born at full-term and they left with a baby that weighed significantly more than the infant Mrs Casanellas had given birth to.

It is reported that Mrs Casanellas had raised concerns the baby was not hers but had been reassured by hospital staff.

After they returned to their home in Texas, USA, their worries grew after friends mentioned the baby did not resemble the parents.

The gynaecologist, Dr Alejandro Guidos, is now under investigation and denies the charges.

The babies are meant to be checked at the hospital twice a day.

A doctor, speaking anonymously to The Times said that: "We're not talking about just one person's mistake, but the error of two paediatricians and four nurses."

When they were reunited with their son David Cushworth Mercedes Casanellas wrote on Facebook: "There are no words to express what our heart feels to have our baby at home! Thanks to all who joined our pain and fed our hope.

"Thank God our family has gathered, for the moment we are not allowed to upload photos but soon we'll give more details of the outcome of this miracle."

Their friends reported that they were sad to give up the other baby they had been given, Jacob, who they had looked after for a number of months.

A Monthly Gift Of $11 Makes A World Of Difference

In a world of fake news there’s never been a greater need for quality Christian journalism. Premier’s mission is to provide the Church with the most up to date and relevant news, told from a Christian perspective. But we can’t do it without you.

Unlike many websites we haven't put up a paywall — we want to keep our journalism free at the point of need and as open as we can. Premier’s news output takes a lot of time, money and hard work to produce. No one in the USA is sharing news like we are across radio, magazines and online so please help us to continue that today.

For a monthly gift of $11 or more we’d also be able to send you a free copy of the brand new Premier Bible, a wonderful Anglicised version of the NLT packed with exclusive bonus content, reading plan and resources to help you get the most out of scripture.

Your monthly support will make a world of difference. Thank you.

Support Us
Continue the conversation on our Facebook page

Related Articles

Sign up to our newsletter to stay informed with news from a Christian perspective.

News by email

Connect

Donate

Donate