The way the story has been spun, primarily from the parent's perspective, it sounds like a cold heartless institution kidnapped a baby. However, from the hospital's perspective, the hospital staff apparently knew the child's medical history, and were concerned about the child's well-being, when the parents took the baby out of the hospital without authorization.
What would have happened to the hospital if the baby subsequently died? In this case, it appears that the hospital might have erred on the side of caution.
In any case, it appears that this situation has been resolved, although the baby Sammy must now undergo emergency heart surgery within the next 2 days:
UPDATE:
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Judge orders transport of Baby Sammy to Stanford Medical Center
SACRAMENTO, CA - The Sacramento baby boy at the center of child custody controversy that has garnered international attention will be moved to a Bay Area hospital for further evaluation.
"It's like a special day for us. It's like we're in a unit with our son again," said mother Anna Nikolayev. "We're just not going to let go anymore."
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Five-month-old Sammy, who was removed from his parents' custody by Sacramento County Child Protective Services last week, will be transported to Stanford Medical Center in Palo Alto, a Sacramento County judge ruled Monday. The baby has been in protective custody at Sutter Memorial Hospital.
Anna and Alex Nikolayev removed their baby from Sutter Memorial previously because they were unhappy with the care they were receiving, according to Anna.
Sammy has a heart murmur and is in need of surgery. His mother wanted a second opinion so she took him to Kaiser Permanente where records show the doctor who examined him deemed him clinically safe to go home.
But CPS and Sacramento police showed up the next day and took the baby into protective custody due to "severe neglect."
The Nikolayevs have since been fighting to get their baby back and talking with local and international media to explain their case.
STORY: Sacramento couple fights to get their baby boy back from authorities
The court also ruled Monday the parents must following all medical advice from now on, including not taking their child from Stanford without proper discharge.
A county social worker will make regular house visits to check on Sammy once he is returned home.
Sacramento Superior Court Judge Paul Seave said he believed all of the attorneys involved worked in the best interest of Sammy.
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UPDATE 2:
Sounds like the baby's condition remains serious.
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Sammy is currently scheduled to undergo heart surgery in Stanford, within the next 48 hours.
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Good luck Sammy...
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