International Perspectives on the Removal of Babies at Birth
A ground-breaking international collection, Born into Care brings together leading scholars, practitioners, advocates and mothers with lived experience to confront the hidden and deeply controversial practice of infant removal at birth.
The first book of its kind, it delivers a powerful critique of the legal, ethical and political systems that perpetuate a practice which disproportionately impacts marginalised families. Topics covered in the book include decision-making at birth, human rights and access to justice, and the intersecting inequities of class, gender, racism and ableism.
Through rigorous analysis and diverse perspectives, the collection challenges dominant child protection narratives and lays the groundwork for systemic transformation.
Professor Katy Burch, IPC Assistant Director, co-wrote the chapter relating to parents with learning disabilities or difficulties with infant children in care proceedings.
Order the book
A copy of the book can be ordered from Bristol University press.
Attend the ONLINE book launch 10th of June 2026, 5pm – 6.30pm
If you are interested in attending, registration and joining details are via the Centre for Child and Family Justice Research at Lancaster University.
