There are two situations that truly threaten the life of the mother....at least two that I know about. Abruptio placentae and placenta previa. These can happen from very early on in a pregnancy to labor and childbirth. In the early months of childbirth, where the baby is not viable outside the womb is a good example to use. Abruptio placentae, if not repaired will most likely kill the mother and the baby has no chance to survive. I've seen this in the field and I've seen women die. Even in rare situations like this, it's very hard to make the decision to save the mother's life, but to allow her to die would be even more of a senseless act. I would pray that God would bless my wife with the ability to have more children after a situation like this rather than losing both. I don't consider that an abortion either as in either case the placenta, which is the life-support for the baby in the womb, is damaged beyond repair.
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