The life of a baby boy born prematurely to parents in Mumbai, India was saved after doctors recommended that his impoverished parents keep him in an icebox until he grows stronger.
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Rationed Care Blamed for Infant’s Death
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A UK woman whose 21 week old infant was allowed to die due to medical rationing guidelines, said doctors refused to treat her son because he was born two days too early.
Premature Baby Declared Dead is Later Found Alive
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
In a bizarre and nearly tragic error, a baby born 16 weeks premature and pronounced dead at birth was discovered to be alive four hours later when his family prepared to dress him for burial.