REISTERSTOWN, Md. -- Doctors said a newborn girl who was tossed out of a window is miraculously fine, and they're reminding new mothers of the state's new Safe Haven law.Police said a 21-year-old Reisterstown woman gave birth to the girl last Thursday, put her in a plastic bag and tossed her out of a second-story window. Police said the baby fell 12 feet into some bushes.The doctor who first cared for the newborn said she was in amazing condition, with no broken bones or spinal cord or neck injuries. She said it was miraculous.
"To look at this baby and to realize that nothing happened to her -- she was intact, with no bones broken -- it defies all medical logic. I say God was merciful," said Greater Baltimore Medical Center pediatrician Dr. Olachi Mezu.
Mezu said the baby could have bled to death because of a torn umbilical cord or suffered brain and spinal injuries.
The baby was released from the hospital on Wednesday. She is currently in the custody of Child Protective Services.
Mezu provided few details about her conversation with the child's mother -- who was also treated at the hospital.
The woman told police she didn't know she was pregnant.
"She was willing to talk to me so I could help the baby, but she appeared distraught and showed deep concern," Mezu said.
The mother faces possible abuse or neglect charges but police have not said if they're going to press charges.
Mezu said the baby will go to a foster family and hopefully be adopted.
Meanwhile, doctors wanted to remind everyone about the Safe Haven law that allows mothers in Maryland to leave newborns at hospitals, police or fire stations with no questions asked.
"It doesn't have to be this way. If you think you have no other choice, you have no help, no support -- there is a way out," Mezu said.
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