Sadly, childhood mortality was horrible until the last 150 years or so, and still takes a heavy toll in places like Latin America, Sub-Sahara Africa and Central Asia.
To lose a child is just devastating. My children are grown up now, but I still worry for them.
You’re right but child mortality was high even a 100 years ago in this country. The last time a sitting President lost a child was only about 60 years ago. We need to be grateful for the health care this country has.