Articles tagged Trisomy 18

My daughter was diagnosed with Trisomy 18, but I knew abortion was not my ‘only option’

On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon interviews Irish pro-life activist Vicky Wall about how the experience of having a stillborn daughter led her to become a defender of mothers and children in similarly heartbreaking situations.

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LifeSiteNews staff

• Nov 9, 2022

My unborn son may not live long, but he still deserves protection from those looking to end his life

To the medical staff, our son was already dead, and our choice not to abort him was just an unnecessary headache and expense for everyone involved.

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Joel Kurtinitis

• Jul 27, 2022Jul 27, 2022

US Senate bill: All hospitals receiving federal funds must post their parental rights policies

'These bills would ensure that parents are afforded the right to remain informed and involved in their children's care,' said Sen. Mike Lee.

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Claire Chretien

• Jan 15, 2020Jun 18, 2021

Irish mom aborts ‘wanted’ baby with ‘fatal abnormality,’ discovers afterward baby was perfectly healthy

The results of a later test, known only after the abortion, showed the baby to be perfectly healthy.

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Martin M. Barillas

• May 17, 2019Jun 18, 2021

Meet Melody, the little girl with Trisomy 18 who is defying all the odds

'We rejoice in seeing all that God has done in our lives through little Melody. She is a blessing beyond compare.'

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Cassy Fiano

• Mar 13, 2017Jun 18, 2021

They said her baby was ‘incompatible with life.’ She showed them what it means to be an ‘awesome mom’

When a mother hears her baby is “incompatible with life,” she should not see this as a 'death sentence,' but as an opportunity to become an 'awesome mother.'

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Pete Baklinski

• Feb 14, 2017Jun 18, 2021

Grieving mother ‘haunted’ by ‘incompatible with life’ diagnosis

A baby diagnosed with Edward's syndrome lived for only an hour after birth, but her family was there 'to spend as much time with her as possible."

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Cardinal Newman Society

• Sep 20, 2016Jul 30, 2021

Doctors tried to prevent Trisomy baby’s birth, but parents refused to give in

An East London couple resisted abortion and refusal of treatment threats, and now their 2-month-old is doing well at home.

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Lisa Bourne

• Aug 5, 2016Jun 18, 2021

Trisomy conditions aren’t as lethal as doctors think: studies

Research is beginning to show the flaw of labeling babies with trisomy 13 and trisomy 18 as 'incompatible with life.'

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Lisa Bourne

• Jul 27, 2016Jun 18, 2021

Caught on film: Doctor said it was ‘ok’ if their Trisomy baby didn’t eat. They didn’t listen.

The doctor said it would be 'ok' if the baby starved. But the parents thought otherwise. Now, six months later, little Alexander is doing marvelously.

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Pete Baklinski

• Jun 21, 2016Jun 18, 2021

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Articles tagged Trisomy 18

My daughter was diagnosed with Trisomy 18, but I knew abortion was not my ‘only option’

My unborn son may not live long, but he still deserves protection from those looking to end his life

US Senate bill: All hospitals receiving federal funds must post their parental rights policies

Irish mom aborts ‘wanted’ baby with ‘fatal abnormality,’ discovers afterward baby was perfectly healthy

Meet Melody, the little girl with Trisomy 18 who is defying all the odds

They said her baby was ‘incompatible with life.’ She showed them what it means to be an ‘awesome mom’

Grieving mother ‘haunted’ by ‘incompatible with life’ diagnosis

Doctors tried to prevent Trisomy baby’s birth, but parents refused to give in

Trisomy conditions aren’t as lethal as doctors think: studies

Caught on film: Doctor said it was ‘ok’ if their Trisomy baby didn’t eat. They didn’t listen.