Dear IRP,
A hydrancephalic baby was recently born in our unit. Her parents, aware of her condition from an early gestational age, chose to continue the pregnancy for religious reasons. She was delivered at 41 weeks and transferred to the NICU. Upon delivery her APGARs were 9 & 10. I recall the literature stating that anencephalic fetuses, upon delivery, would be suitable candidates for organ donation according to most poskim. Has there ever been a discussion of hydrancephalic babies?
M
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