If it comes down to a choice between the life of the mother or the baby, does the father have sole say in who is saved?

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Or is the mother's wishes also taken into account? What happens if the mother and father want two things?

Please specify which country law/ rule you are referring to

Cynical_Student · Answer

Depends if the mother is able to make a rational decision or not - but generally I believe the 'protocol' is to save the life of the mother first.

Cae · Answer

Hi I'm in the United states and I think medical professionals usually save the life of the mother first. Not too sure just what I've heard. Good luck :)

Anonymous · Answer

Next of kin would (if that is him). When my wife was pregnant, although I didn't like discussing it, she told me if it ever boiled down to her or our unborn baby if something affected her judgement or she couldn't make it, I was to put the unborn baby first, not her (she is pro-life). If I was faced with the decision I would need the doctors to tell me who has the strongest possibility of survival then go on that.

Vectus · Answer

The husband might.The father of the baby is irrelevant otherwise.If the woman is unmarried then the next of kin i guess. Uk.

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If it comes down to a choice between the life of the mother or the baby, does the father have sole say in who is saved?

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