Woman Denied Abortion Dies
Savita Halappanavar, who was 17 weeks pregnant, was admitted to University Hospital in Galway, Ireland, where she was found to be miscarrying.An Irish woman who was refused an abortion has died as a result of severe pregnancy complications. Savita Halappanavar, who was 17 weeks pregnant, was admitted to University Hospital in Galway, where she was found to be miscarrying.
The Guardian:
After the 31-year-old dentist was told that she was miscarrying, her husband reportedly said that she had asked for a medical termination a number of times over a three day period, during which she was in severe pain.
But he said these requests were denied because a foetal heartbeat was still present and they were told at one point: “This is a Catholic country.”
Medical staff removed the dead foetus days later after the heartbeat stopped but Halappanavar died of septicaemia on 28 October.
Ireland health authorities are investigating Halappanavar’s death.
— Posted by Tracy Bloom.
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