Critical decisions

Critical decisions have to be taken by mothers who are about to deliver premature babies, as the babies are likely to suffer from long-term disabilities, and their survival rates are lower. (...)

Three options are presented to women who are about to deliver premature babies, they are:

1) initiate intensive care for the new born baby or resuscitate the baby;
2) keeping the baby comfortable without resorting to medical care procedures;
3) resuscitate the baby if its condition is good, otherwise go in for comfort and care.

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Date:12/3/2005

http://www.bio-medicine.org/medicine-news/Critical-Decisions-Have-To-Be-Taken-By-Mothers-Of-Premature-Babies-6023-1/