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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is the first of what are likely many similar cases that will end up coming to light.
Investigation into maternal deaths takes time.  Some states (i.e., TX) now have a vested interest in not actively pursuing investigations and studies in maternal mortality rates.  And some families will be hesitant to come forward publicly about their losses.
Already, there are multiple stories of women who have suffered permanent loss of fertility due to lack of appropriate medical care.  At least one or 2 of the women involved in the lawsuit down in TX ended up needing hysterectomies due to hemorrhage and/or sepsis.[/quote]
This is what is so confusing and infuriating in these cases. Why exactly is the care being delayed? [b]Is it because the fetus still has a heartbeat?[/b] Sepsis and hemorrhage are both medical emergencies and time is of the essence. The mother's life is potentially on the line so why would a doctor not take immediate action? Even if the fetus has a heartbeat it won't have one for much longer is no care is provided resulting in the mother's death. [/quote]

Different country, but this was the issue with Savita Halapannavar in Ireland.  The fallout from her death eventually resulted in Ireland changing its ban on abortions.
If I recall correctly, she suffered premature rupture of membranes prior to 20 weeks and eventually went septic.  But, because the fetus still had a heartbeat, doctors would not perform the abortion necessary to save her life.

I assume something similar will happen here in the US eventually...or it already has and just wasn't publicized.[/quote]

The woman dying aren't white, young, pretty, and Republican... yet.  [/quote]

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