Woman's plea to park baby mother

An appeal has again been made to Gary's mother

The woman who found a baby boy abandoned in a park has made a heartfelt plea to his mother.

Margaret Fielding said she hoped the newborn's mother would come forward and "allow people to help her".

The child, named Gary after the first police officer on the scene, was found when Ms Fielding heard him crying in Edinburgh's Holyrood Park, on Friday.

Doctors and police officers have said they will not be judgemental if Gary's mother comes forward.

Bleeding or infection

At a news conference on Monday, obstetrician Dr Wang Liston said: "I appreciate she may be frightened or worried and it may be easier if she gets in touch with a friend or relative first to help her.

"The chances are she is fine after the delivery but there is always a chance that there may be some bleeding or infection or the requirement for surgery.

Margaret Fielding with her own baby, Sandy

"The psychological effects may also be a problem for her for many years to come and the sooner she comes forward the better.

"I just want her to come forward and get the medical help and support which we all want to give her."

Ms Fielding, who has her own baby, said: "I have been thinking about the mother a lot.

"It must be very very difficult what she is experiencing and I hope that she comes forward and allows people to help her."

Ms Fielding and her partner Johnny Gailey were returning from a friend's house when they heard the baby crying.

He was discovered in trees near Brown Street, next to the Dumbiedykes estate.

Gary, who had been in the park for less than an hour when he was found on Friday evening, had no clothing or blankets and was suffering from hypothermia.

On the scene

He has, however, made good progress in hospital.

Staff at the Simpson Maternity Unit have described the 6lb baby as healthy.

The first officer on the scene was Pc Gary McLean.

"I picked the baby up and just cradled it," he recalled.

"Once the ambulance crew attended they took charge of the baby, got him wrapped up and straight to the hospital."