2007-06-05 12:20:02 · 22 answers · asked by thesunshineking 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I would choose to die before my baby.
2007-06-05 12:23:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Me. I can always have another baby, but I can't do that if I'm dead.
Furthermore, I wouldn't want to leave a half-baked child motherless. This situation normally happens at a time when the child is quite premature. Otherwise, they just deliver the baby.
BTW, they actually polled doctors, husbands and inlaws. The husbands would save the wife. The doctors and inlaws would save the baby. Keep that in mind when you put someone in charge of your medical decisions!
A more likely event is that they will discover that the mother has cancer early in pregnancy. Pregnancy hormones advance some cancers faster and waiting to 40 weeks is often not possible. Waiting to 32 weeks doesn't always work out either. Basically, a crap shoot.
2007-06-05 12:43:00 · answer #2 · answered by TotalRecipeHound 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the risk and what other factors were involved for example, my mother had a 10% chance of making it through her pregnancy the baby had less of a chance and most likely would be a vegetable, my mother made the hard decision to have an abortion, I would have to look at what kind of surgery it was, how likely of a chance it was that I would die and how likely of a chance it would be that the baby would die, there are factors involved when deciding something like that
2007-06-05 12:26:01 · answer #3 · answered by renata 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
deppendin on how far long i was i would probally chose not 2 die (sounds selfish i know) but the reason for my choice i could go on and have more children sure there would be that guilt of my choice but in the end if u choose 2 die and let ur baby live how would she or he live a proper life without there mother cause it could be the baby maybe born that weak that he or she mihght have a 50/50 chance of surving so it could be both mother and child that dies but i would never like that 2 happen 2 anyone it would be one hard decision
2007-06-05 12:51:56 · answer #4 · answered by mummy of 2gorgeous boys 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had to make that decision...to save a fetus or myself. The chances were not good for me to carry the child past 3 mths....I was 2 mths along...the placenta was detaching. This happen with my 1st pregnancy...I went into full term labor and then I still birthed...due to a lack of oxygen once the placenta detached before I was fully dilated and could push. At least that is what I was told. Anyway, the second time...it was best for me to terminate the pregnancy. The hardest decision I have ever made. Make sure if you loose the baby, to have a lot of support. I didn't, and went into a deep depression....thus mental illness crept into my life. I think that is why I love my son so much....he is my little miracle! Good luck with your decision....it isn't easy, but keep the faith and God will make the right choice with you!
God Bless!
2007-06-05 12:27:05 · answer #5 · answered by poopsiemom031904 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I one aspect I look at as you have lived life and experienced so much more in this world, and the child has not experienced anything, and deserves that chance... but at the same time, i have a three year old son, and would I want to leave two children without a mother? I think although its a difficult decision, I would choose to live, because I would hate to leave my children without a mother. They would be split apart. My son, who doesnt have the greatest father (were not together anymore) would be bounced around from house.
2007-06-05 12:26:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that if I had to choose, I would have to choose to live, and have another child. That may seem cold-hearted, but it's not nearly as bad as leaving a motherless child, in my opinion. If there are already other children already in the picture, that's even more reason; I could not put my existing children through that for the sake of a baby that doesn't yet exist.
2007-06-05 12:23:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 10⤊ 0⤋
I would choose that my baby lives...and make sure I have my will ready for her before I go into surgery.
2007-06-05 12:27:29 · answer #8 · answered by crazycoolest 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's very hard to say if u have never been in that situation before. I will tell them to do all that they can do to save both and whoever have the greater chance to live then late that person live. Whether it will be the mother or the child. And I will sit and talk to my family about that decision.And sorry that whoever is in that situation, hope that both survive the surgery.
2007-06-05 12:26:55 · answer #9 · answered by pleasant 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a tough decision, but I would choose to die before the baby. Have my husband/boyfriend find him a great step-mom to take care of him/her.
2007-06-05 12:28:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋