A member of the public found the infant's body on Monday in a communal waste area of a small housing estate on the outskirts of Richmond, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire Police said
in a new statement: "Officers believe they have now identified the mother,
who is receiving medical treatment and care."
They said a post-mortem
examination on the baby suggested the infant was stillborn.
Inspector Mark Gee said:
"We thank the local community and the media for their continued support
and sensitivity regarding this tragic case.
"We ask residents to
remain patient and calm while the police enquires continue. In particular,
please avoid any unhelpful or harmful speculation on social networking sites.
"To provide further
reassurance for residents, extra police patrols are being carried out in the
local area."
Police previously conducted
a fingertip search through rubbish at Whitcliffe Grange, a cul-de-sac off the
main road west out of Richmond.
Paramedics had been called
to the scene of the discovery but were unable to revive the girl, who was
pronounced dead at the scene.
The head of midwifery at
Darlington Memorial Hospital has appealed for the mother to come forward for a
medical examination.
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