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What Are The Chances Of Survival In A Child Born With Birth Defects?
just found out that my unborn child has multiple defect when may not make it to term. only one artery showed on the ultra sound, a hole in his/her heart, NTD, were not able to see the upper lip etc, when are the chances of survival during the first year of life
iam 19 weeks and 2 day
iam 19 weeks and 2 day
Thu, 25 Jun 2015
Many thanks for consultation.
At this gestation,with multiple anomalies you need counseling with your partner,parents and your treating obstetrcian to decide .
These multiple birth defects are not compatible with life.
It is ethical question for your doctor to carry on pregnancy or go for termination.
It is also difficult decision for you as well.there are some social and cultural restraint for it as well.
I think better to terminate this pregnancy after final fetal medicine physician consultation.
At this gestation,with multiple anomalies you need counseling with your partner,parents and your treating obstetrcian to decide .
These multiple birth defects are not compatible with life.
It is ethical question for your doctor to carry on pregnancy or go for termination.
It is also difficult decision for you as well.there are some social and cultural restraint for it as well.
I think better to terminate this pregnancy after final fetal medicine physician consultation.
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