Subj : Re: Snitch Country
To : Mike Powell
From : Ward Dossche
Date : Fri Aug 19 2022 02:03 am
Mike,
MP> What part of that did you not understand as not being my opinion but her
MP> state's?
A state cannot have an opinion.
It is a medical certainty in neonatology that before 24 weeks the foetus stands no chance. That is based on medical science.
If a state's legislature decides on 20 weeks despite all medical data, then they're all dingbats that should be ashamed of themselves.
MP> I seem to remember that whatever cut-off your country observes, it was
MP> after that also.
Prior to 24 weeks here as a rule no effort will be made to start therapy. Most babies will die within 20-30 minutes. Medical staff will clean it and hand it to the mother so she can hold it for a few minutes while it still is alive. These babies suffer extreme pains and are disturbed because they sense they are dying. Staff is trained to perform massage to make them feel comfortable and will sedate them to stop the suffering, even if they're just minutes away from death.
Ever seen a 20 week old foetus? Because I have when my oldest daughter miscarried at about that timespan. Absolutely not viable ...
The other daughter worked for several years in neonatology ... I have the correct information first hand ...
