Why not wait?
Why don't doctors wait for the baby to be born?
'If we had to deliver the baby early in order to do a lifesaving procedure, the baby would weigh only about 1kg. That makes the procedure much more tricky. The baby's lungs aren't properly developed, and it would have to be on a ventilator and perhaps be sick in an intensive care unit for very many weeks. This could lead to other secondary problems like brain damage or hearing difficulties later in life.'
Helena Gardiner
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