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Mother appeal after foetus find Mother appeal after foetus find
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Police and health chiefs have launched a search for a mother whose foetus was discovered in a sewage drain.Police and health chiefs have launched a search for a mother whose foetus was discovered in a sewage drain.
The 18-22 week old male foetus was found by workmen in Stirling on Wednesday, police said. The 20-week-old female foetus was found by workmen in Stirling on Wednesday, police said.
The discovery in the city's Causewayhead area has prompted Central Scotland Police and NHS Forth Valley to issue a joint appeal.The discovery in the city's Causewayhead area has prompted Central Scotland Police and NHS Forth Valley to issue a joint appeal.
They said their main concern was to identify the mother and ensure she received appropriate medical treatment.They said their main concern was to identify the mother and ensure she received appropriate medical treatment.
The foetus, which officials said may have been in the drain for two days, was discovered after flooding caused by recent heavy rainfall.The foetus, which officials said may have been in the drain for two days, was discovered after flooding caused by recent heavy rainfall.
Ch Insp Audrey Mcleod said: "Our only interest is in the mother's wellbeing.Ch Insp Audrey Mcleod said: "Our only interest is in the mother's wellbeing.
"In the first instance I would appeal directly to her to contact either a police officer or her local GP.""In the first instance I would appeal directly to her to contact either a police officer or her local GP."
Police inquiryPolice inquiry
Police have been contacting local surgeries and checking the layout of the drainage system in a bid to establish where the foetus came from.Police have been contacting local surgeries and checking the layout of the drainage system in a bid to establish where the foetus came from.
Consultant obstetrician Hilary McPherson said: "We are concerned that this young woman is alone and carrying the burden of this sad event alone.Consultant obstetrician Hilary McPherson said: "We are concerned that this young woman is alone and carrying the burden of this sad event alone.
"We are also concerned for her mental and physical health and urge her to get in touch with us.""We are also concerned for her mental and physical health and urge her to get in touch with us."
Anyone with information has been urged to contact Central Scotland Police or NHS Forth Valley.Anyone with information has been urged to contact Central Scotland Police or NHS Forth Valley.