Rarely do I find myself thinking there is a good reason for an elective induction, never mind an early one. This reason however makes me vary happy that it is possible to do and even more pleased both mother and baby are healthy despite it.
This story found on abc news is a tragic one to be sure. A father of 4 beat cancer and was celebrating this past holiday season. With a new baby on the way and no more cancer the family had every reason to celebrate. Only things quickly changed in January when Mark Aulger age 52 found he could hardly breath. Once admitted into the hospital the family learned he only had a short while to live. Pulmonary fibrosis due to the months of chemotherapy had destroyed his lungs and further treatment for the condition was not possible.
At the prospect of her baby never getting to meet Daddy, mother Diane Aulger age 31 choose to have her labor induced 2 weeks sooner than the Guess Date. I am sure every medical surety was taken to insure the health of them both in this matter.
Because of choice Mark was able to hold his baby girl a day before slipping into a coma and passing on. The story is tragic and heart breaking and I can not help but think how brave this mother must have been. Our thoughts are with all those effected by this loss.
Would you have made this same choice?
