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health1 year ago

"Coping with Catastrophic Birth Defects: 2 Families' Stories"

Two families faced the devastating news of their babies being diagnosed with trisomy 18, a genetic abnormality with severe medical and developmental challenges. While many women choose abortion upon learning of the condition, Ashlee Wiseman and Clint Risenmay decided to lovingly care for their baby with the help of Dr. John Carey, a specialist in trisomy 18. The condition often leads to stillbirth or death within a year, and babies with trisomy 18 require extensive medical care, including open-heart surgery and feeding tubes.

via The New York Times|
#abortion#genetic-abnormality#health
health-anthropology1 year ago

"Uncovering Ancient Cases of Down Syndrome Through DNA Analysis"

Researchers have identified cases of trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) and trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome) in ancient and prehistoric individuals through genetic analysis of 9,855 human genomes. The study reveals six cases of Down syndrome and one case of Edwards syndrome, with evidence of skeletal abnormalities consistent with these genetic disorders. The findings suggest that these individuals were cared for and buried with respect, indicating compassionate community attitudes towards those with genetic disorders in the past. The study highlights the potential of integrating genetic, anthropological, and archaeological data to gain insights into the prevalence and societal perceptions of genetic disorders in ancient populations.

via Nature.com|
#ancient-dna#genetic-disorders#health-anthropology
sports2 years ago

Hayden Springer's Inspiring Journey: From Tragedy to PGA Tour Card

Hayden Springer, inspired by the memory of his late daughter Sage who passed away from Trisomy 18, earned his PGA Tour card at the final stage of PGA Tour Q-School. Despite the emotional challenges he faced, Springer finished among the top five and ties, securing his spot on the tour. He hopes to use his platform to raise awareness and support for children with Trisomy diagnoses and their families.

via NBC Sports|
#golf#hayden-springer#pga-tour
personal-reflections2 years ago

"Texas Abortion Case Sparks Controversy and Confusion Over Emergency Medical Exceptions"

The author shares her personal experience of carrying a baby with trisomy 18, a fatal genetic mutation, and reflects on the recent legal stand-off in Texas regarding abortion rights. She discusses the difficult decisions she and her husband faced, weighing the risks of a late-term abortion against the potential consequences for their family. The author emphasizes the importance of reproductive agency and expresses concern over the erosion of women's rights in Texas and the potential impact on future generations.

via The Boston Globe|
#abortion#difficult-pregnancy#personal-experience
reproductive-rights2 years ago

Texas Woman's Urgent Plea to End Pregnancy Ignites Abortion Law Debate

A Texas woman, Kate Cox, who was 20 weeks pregnant with a baby diagnosed with Trisomy 18, a condition that is not compatible with life, wrote an op-ed expressing her need to end her pregnancy due to the risks it poses to her health and future pregnancies. Cox highlights the restrictive abortion laws in Texas that prevent her from accessing the care she needs and calls for the courts to grant her a temporary restraining order to allow her to obtain an abortion. After writing the op-ed, Cox traveled out of Texas to obtain the abortion.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|
#abortion#healthcare#reproductive-rights
politics2 years ago

Texas Supreme Court Temporarily Halts Emergency Abortion for Pregnant Woman

The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily halted a lower court ruling that would have allowed a Dallas woman, whose fetus has been diagnosed with a fatal disorder called trisomy 18, to have an emergency abortion. The woman, Kate Cox, filed an emergency lawsuit seeking to terminate the pregnancy due to the severe complications it poses to her health and future fertility. The state Supreme Court is currently considering whether Texas' strict abortion ban is too restrictive for women with severe pregnancy complications. Texas has some of the strictest abortion laws in the country, including a ban on abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy.

via CBS News|
#abortion#emergency-abortion#politics
politics2 years ago

Texas Judge Allows Abortion for Woman with Fatal Fetal Disorder

A judge in Texas has granted permission for a woman to terminate her pregnancy despite the state's strict abortion ban due to her fetus being diagnosed with the fatal disorder trisomy 18. The woman, Kate Cox, filed an emergency lawsuit stating that continuing the pregnancy puts her at risk of severe complications. This decision is believed to be the first time a judge has allowed a woman to legally get an abortion in Texas since the Roe v. Wade decision in 1973. The ruling only applies to Cox.

via CBS News|
#abortion#lawsuit#politics
health2 years ago

Texas Judge Grants Pregnant Woman's Request for Abortion, Overturning State's Ban

A Texas judge has granted an emergency order allowing a pregnant woman, Kate Cox, whose fetus has been diagnosed with trisomy 18, a genetic condition that can lead to stillbirth or death shortly after birth, to get an abortion. Texas law restricts abortions with limited exceptions, but Cox's lawyers sought a temporary restraining order to block the state's abortion bans. The judge quickly granted the order, stating that denying Cox the ability to terminate her pregnancy would be a miscarriage of justice. Cox's attorney argued that her life and future fertility were at great risk, while the state's attorney pushed for an evidentiary hearing.

via NBC News|
#abortion#health#legal
health2 years ago

Texas Woman Fights for Abortion Rights in High-Stakes Lawsuit

A North Texas woman, Kate Cox, is seeking a judge's intervention to allow her to terminate her pregnancy after receiving a fatal fetal diagnosis of trisomy 18. Cox's unborn child has multiple serious conditions, and continuing the pregnancy poses significant health risks to her. Cox and her husband have filed a lawsuit challenging Texas' abortion restrictions and requesting a temporary halt to the bans. They also seek protection for the OB/GYN who would perform the procedure. Earlier this year, a judge ruled that women with pregnancy complications are exempt from the state's abortion ban, but the ruling is currently under appeal.

via CBS News|
#abortion#health#lawsuit
reproductive-rights2 years ago

"Legal Battle Ensues as Texas Woman Fights for Emergency Abortion"

A 31-year-old woman in Texas, who received a fatal fetal diagnosis, is suing the state for permission to have an emergency abortion. The woman, Kate Cox, discovered a serious fetal anomaly in her second trimester that would result in severe complications if the baby survives birth. Cox is seeking relief from Texas's strict abortion bans, which prohibit the procedure in almost all cases. She argues that continuing the pregnancy would cause pain and suffering and pose risks to her health and future fertility. The lawsuit requests a temporary restraining order to block the enforcement of the abortion bans against Cox and her medical team.

via The Cut|
#abortion#lawsuit#pregnancy-complications