[AbsoluteJustice]

Is there another method that this can be done IF AND ONLY IF the mother's life is determined to be in danger NOT when the child is coming out? Because these conditions had to have been diagnosed prior to the mother giving birth.

[Spiff]

Is there another method that this can be done IF AND ONLY IF the mother's life is determined to be in danger NOT when the child is coming out? Because these conditions had to have been diagnosed prior to the mother giving birth.

Yes, either complete the childbirth since you've already endangered the mother as much or more through the partial birth. Or deliver via emergency C Section. There's no medical reason to KILL the child in the process.

[coloradomomba]

Correct me if I am wrong, but wouldn't a woman who knows that getting pregnant would result in her death do something about it BEFORE she gets pregnant....my doctor told me that after my fourth child ...so....guess what...we had that issued settled before I left his office that day, or at least my husband did....the cases of women having this procedure performed due to health concerns is infinitisimal....by the way, health concerns can be severe depression or anxiety, so for that a little baby deserves this horrific procedure? I don't think so.