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

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.

[isras]

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...

[belladingdong]

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.

[cynthia]

It’s SO disgusting, unprofessional and irritating how often some medical “professionals” outright dismiss a mother’s questions and concerns.

[donnajean]

Never question a mother's intuition!

[katwilliams]

They better sue the shit out of that hospital. That’s all.

[lonelydog]

Something about this woman. She has such a calm nature and is so in touch with her soul. She guided herself to her real baby with her mind alone.

[marilynmorgan]

A mother's instinct should always prevail. What precious and dedicated parents

[RenaRego]

The gaslighting this woman experienced is unacceptable. It’s never acceptable but in this case, it’s criminal.

[debjyotihaldar]

That baby is living the most peaceful moments of his life.

[IceQeen]

Aww what a sweet mom? She was crying for the baby she gave away that isn't hers. Wow mom's love <3

[kimmyk]

These poor parents. Lost their initial bonding with their baby. I hope the hospital gets sued big time for such an emotional roller coaster

[mk]

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 🙄

[weirdsoul]

Her husband has such a great trust on his wife that he never doubted that child...In the video itself he is like just looking at her all the time with so much love.

[CC-tcuk]

The fact that her first thought wasn’t her biological baby, but this baby that she has been raising and falling in love with... that’s a real mother right there. Mourning a baby that wasn’t hers ☹️

[Farendeicmhg]

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.

[teresastaalcowley]

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.

[brandianderson]

This mother has such a beautiful spirit about her. Truly amazing woman.

[cloroxmilkshake]

She is such a sweet and loving mother. She still unconditionally loved the other baby like her own even after she found out the baby wasn't her's. 😢

[jimmyhoffa]

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!

[kasday]

What a beautiful, tenderhearted couple. I hope and pray that their family stays together for their lifetimes.