title: [Babyboxes in the Czech Republic--what next?].
abstract: Though from the perspective of history babyboxes are not new phenomenon, their present existence, however, brings many problems, either in terms of Pediatry and neonatology, or because of their social, ethical and also legislative issues. The authors provide an overview of the arguments proponents of babyboxes with their critical analysis, then provide arguments against placing babyboxes and then summarize the experience with their operation in the Czech Republic. In conclusion, authors present a list of recommendations to improve the current bad situation.
authors.affiliation: Univerzita T. Bati ve Zlíne a Detské lékarství Mestské nemocnice Ostrava. jaroslav.slany@mnof.cz
authors.forename: Jaroslav
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Slaný
authors.forename: Frantisek
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Schneiberg
mesh_terms: D002670:Child, Abandoned / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D002676:Child, Unwanted / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D018153:Czech Republic; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007229:Infant Welfare; D007231:Infant, Newborn