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Medics Dance with Newborns inwentive Video: "Bullying Babies," Families Demand Justice

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In a bizarre and controversial incident, medical staff from a Bulgarian hospital sparked outrage after they were caught on video dancing with newborn babies in their care. The inappropriate behavior has led to public condemnation and plans by some families to seek legal recourse.

The incident occurred at the Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment (MBAAL) "Dr. Ivan Selyaminiski" in the city of Sliven on December 27. During their shift, two young medical workers, one an newly graduated neonatology nurse and the other a trainee health assistant, recorded a dance video featuring several newborn babies. They uploaded the clip to social media, celebrating the birthday of a colleague on December 30. The footage, however, was swiftly removed following an outpouring of criticism.

Dr. Tanya Primatarova, head of the neonatology department, confirmed the incident and apologized on behalf of the hospital. "The young age of the girls involved does not excuse their actions. We are treating this as a precedent and taking disciplinary action," she stated, insisting that the babies were unhurt and in no danger.

The hospital has launched an internal investigation, with the regional health inspectorate also looking into the matter. Meanwhile, one of the nurses involved has resigned, and the trainee health assistant plans to do the same.

The hospital has not yet decided whether to take legal action against its former employees for damaging its reputation. However, a family whose baby appears in the video has announced plans to sue for compensatory damages and emotional distress.

One outraged parent, Katerina, shared her sentiments with bTV, "This is a live being, a 3-kilogram baby. Instead of caring for them, they’re playing with them. This is a live mockery of the children."

Admitting her role in the dance video, Nurse Яна Митева attempted to defend herself: "I was holding one of the babies while changing its diaper. When the music started, I just danced with him. I had no intention of hurting anyone."

However, Attorney Maria Shararkova criticized the medical staff’s actions, stating, "This video could be seen as a mockery, disrespecting the dignity of the newborns and their parents. They have a right to be protected and compensated for the emotional harm suffered."

Shararkova noted concerning practices within some birthing facilities of separating newborns from their mothers immediately after birth, even when medical intervention is not required. She also argued that medical professionals receive insufficient training in health legislation, leading to such incidents.

As the dust settles, the hospital continues to review its internal policies, aiming to prevent similar incidents in the future. Meanwhile, families affected by this incident await justice, seeking to safeguard the dignity and rights of their newborns and all babies in medical care.

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