Is it wrong to save them? In the rapidly advancing field of neonatology, doctors have found miraculous ways to save even the tiniest of newborns. Many worry that the implications could be graver than they seem.
Debate over care for tiniest babies
Expectations: Experts say that parents are becoming more likely to demand the resuscitation of premature babies at lower gestations. Almost everyone, says professor of neonatal care Nicholas Embleton, believes their baby will be the one who will beat the odds. Glossary
Uterus - The organ in which a foetus (unborn baby) develops. Also known as the womb.
Viability - The ability to live, grow, and develop.
Neonatology - The branch of medicine concerned with the treatment and care of newborn babies.
Resuscitating - Reviving someone from unconsciousness.
Volatile - Can change quickly and unpredictably.
Hypothermia - A dangerous drop in body temperature caused by exposure to cold.
Paediatricians - Doctors specialising in children and their diseases.
Conundrums - Confusing or difficult problems.