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> condemn a 24 weeks old fetus diagnosed at 21 weeks, in fact. important because the difference between 21 and 24 weeks crosses the boundary of legality in ma
by lucretian 5y ago
> condemn a 24 weeks old fetus
diagnosed at 21 weeks, in fact. important because the difference between 21 and 24 weeks crosses the boundary of legality in many states. furthermore, right wing activists are constantly agitating to lower the threshold even further. had that been the case here, this family would have discovered the congenital defect at the anatomy scan only afterwards.
> listened to their medical professionals
it's highly unlikely that their care team would have actively recommended termination. standard is to explain the diagnosis, the prognosis, and the options to continue the pregnancy or terminate. then leave it to the family to decide.
- kingsloi 5y agoThank you, this is exactly my argument. Early COVID, late appointment, we had days to decide, and once the limit had passed, I/we no longer considered it an option and the only other options were to intervene with surgeries, or, to have her live out her natural life.
- lucretian 5y agoare you the parent in the link? i'm sorry you went through this. nobody should judge you for your choice. it is exactly that - your choice - which pro-choice people advocate for. for you and other parents in these incredibly difficult circumstances to be fully educated, fully informed, and empowered to make whatever decision is right for you.