"My brother and his wife have a terrible choice to make.... their baby is severely deformed and will not survive the birth. They must decide whether to induce labor and deliver their baby (4 months pre-mature), continue the pregnancy, or to have the baby removed surgically. Our hearts are broken."

"Are there articles available on the subject of grieving this loss, can one compare the grief brought about by one decision versus another?"

Some thoughts and information by Marcia McGinnis (based on 23 years of experience).

Perinatal and Newborn Hospice Support now available...SA partners with Atlanta Hospice...

A Place to Turn When a Newborn Is Fated to Die

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