The 10-year-old Mexican girl who gave birth

Authorities are investigating whether the young girl was raped in a case that, unfortunately, isn't unique in recent years

A crying newborn in a Texas operation room: A 10-year-old Mexican girl gave birth to a healthy baby boy last month and her troubling case is now being investigated.
(Image credit: ERproductions Ltd/Blend Images/Corbis)

A 10-year-old Mexican girl recently gave birth to a baby boy after a life-threatening, 31-week pregnancy. Sadly, there have been several similar cases in the last two years. Here, a brief guide:

First, are the girl and her baby okay?

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