If a pregnant woman commits suicide is there a way to save the baby?

Question

The pregnancy is 22 weeks she is an active baby and is well developed.....

I don't want to die but it is pretty much inevitable I love my baby but it is going to happen wether or not i do it I am not a depressed person I am just trying to get it over with i don't like thinking about it

Answer 1

It depends on how she died, how far along in the pregnancy she is, and how soon the baby was removed after she died. This is a very morbid question...

Answer 2

It depends on how far along the pregnancy is and how quickly the paramedics get there. Essentially, while babies do have a beating heart, they are completely dependent on their mothers for oxygen and the removal of waste from their bodies. So if mom's lungs and heart stopped, the baby would die pretty quickly afterwards. The further along the baby is, the more likely it is that it could survive being removed from the mother post-mortum, but it would have to be pretty quick and would have to be put on immediate life support, since it's not ready to leave the mother yet (if it was, it would have already been born).

Edit: At 22 weeks, no the baby would not survive. You would be looking at 35-38 weeks at the very least. Also, paramedics arriving on the scene would not attempt to save the baby right away unless the father of the child, or another family member was standing by to give permission. If there is no consent given, they would assume that the mother meant to kill the child as well.

Answer 3

Okay...I just answered your last question and now I have clicked back onto this question and I see your problem. I am assuming you are serious, so I will answer seriously.

First of all, there really are very few heart conditions that are ALWAYS fatal these days. Not only do we have temporary artificial hearts, but we have very effective heart transplantation surgeries, with survival rates to date in the 10+ year range. If you are seeing a military doctor, STOP seeing the military doctor RIGHT NOW and get yourself to a REAL doctor. There is so much that can be done that you just haven't been made aware of...(I don't know what your particular condition is, but virtually all major conditions are amenable to transplantation...and chances are you could be treated and stable for a long time even before you would be bad enough to need that!)

I am very sorry you are going through all this. Please do not consider suicide. You need to be strong for your child, and with proper care you can live to see her grow up. It sounds as if you are isolated. Please find a supportive group of people, go to a local church or synogogue and they will shower you with care and help. Make sure your family knows everything as well.

Answer 4

It all depends on how far along she was when she was pregnant, and if they got to her before her blood stopped flowing because once there is no more blood being pumped through the body there is no more oxygen, etc getting to the baby so if she decided to commit suicide, but the ambulance, or someone arrives to her before she actually passes away then they have a high chance of saving the baby if they hurry.

Answer 5

It depends on how the woman commited suicide, how far along she was, and how quickly medical attention was given.

In 90% of the cases, I would say no.

There is a slight chance that her baby could be saved. It's selfish of the mother.

Answer 6

This depends on how far along she is and what method she used to commit self murder. Also it would depend on the response time of the rescuers.
If she shot her self in the head and medical help arrived within minutes, and she was in the third trimester there could be a chance for the baby.
There is not a high chance of the baby surviving.

Answer 7

No, when the mom's heart stops beating, so does the baby's and when the mom stops breathing, so does baby. Immediately.

Do you need help or know someone who needs help? I am very concerned by your question.

Pregnancy can cause your hormones and emotions to get out of whack and its understandable to feel depressed and overwhelmed. There are antidepressants and therapy available.

PLEASE go to the emergency room, call your OB or a counselor or even a suicide or mental health hotline if you feel depressed or overwhelmed.

THERE IS HELP AVAILABLE and you don't have to feel this way.

Answer 8

Grey's Anatomy
Season 2, Episode 27 the same thing happens go for the show

Answer 9

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Answer 10

No because the baby is only alive as long as she is.

That is why there's "emergency c-sections" during child birth.
As soon as there's a risk of death to the mother or baby they rush them into surgery.

Suicide would kill both. It's sad but true. So that makes it suicide and murder.

Answer 11

No at that stage the baby will likely not survive, so not only are you commiting suicide, but murdering your own child.

Please please please seek help. Pregnancy is not the most fun thing in the world. I KNOW, TRUST ME. I have had bad thoughts but would never act on them.

From your list of questions it is obvious that you are planning on going foward with this or at least very serious about it. Please have your OB put you on anti depressants, at least give them a shot for a couple of weeks.

Your baby needs you and it CAN and WILL get better. Please before you do anything you cant reverse talk to someone. You can feel free to email me at anytime:
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I somewhat KNOW what you are going through and somehow you need to try to beat it. It can be done but it takes a little bit of work. You are already over halfway done, please please write me if you need to.