What critical condition was the Indiana mother's baby found in when taken to the hospital?

The two-month-old baby was found suffering from starvation and dehydration when rushed to the emergency room by the mother's roommate. Hospital workers made the shocking discovery that the infant actually weighed less (six pounds, six ounces) when admitted to the hospital than when he was born (six pounds, eight ounces). This weight loss of two ounces over two months instead of the expected healthy weight gain was a terrifying indication of severe neglect. The baby's condition was so critical that immediate medical intervention was necessary, potentially saving the child from much more serious consequences.