You can be dehydrated that can lead to a difficulty in breathing. This can lead to heart attacks that can cause death to people.
A- One benifit is that if the mother was poor, she could save some money and maybe give her kid a better life
She might nelgect the child or abuse him/her, and living life with a caring guardian is better
B- They might want to have a person or thing to care for, or a small bundle of joy as they call it
They might to help a child in need and love them like their own child