Mirror Syndrome: A Reflection of Fetal Health

ConclusionAt this point the mother continued to refuse delivery. An ethicist was called in to assist and described the four fundamental principles of ethics, beneficence, autonomy, nonmaleficence, and justice, and their relationship to this case. After 2 days of hospitalization the woman relented and a cesarean was performed. The mother needed additional blood products but was discharged to home after 6 days. The newborn underwent emergency surgery to remove the tumor, however, she succumbed to heart failure during the postoperative period.
Source: Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Childbearing Source Type: research