Critical FLAW Almost Aborted Perfectly Healthy Life

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A mother’s baby, diagnosed as “brain dead” with “no chance of survival,” was born alive and well after she refused abortion recommended by her doctors, exposing critical flaws in medical decision-making that could have ended an innocent life unnecessarily.

Key Takeaways

  • Sarah Hagan was advised to abort her 24-week unborn child after doctors claimed the baby was “brain dead” with “no chance of survival,” but her son Aaron was born with both eyes and brain function.
  • False miscarriage and fetal abnormality diagnoses occur due to multiple factors including incorrect conception date calculations, ultrasound technology limitations, and rushed medical judgments.
  • The case highlights serious concerns about government involvement in healthcare decisions and the potential for life-threatening errors when procedural norms supersede individualized patient care.
  • Experts confirm diagnostic errors in early pregnancy are rare but real, emphasizing the need for follow-up testing before making irreversible decisions.
  • The story draws parallels between socialized medicine in Europe and the increasingly rationed care in the post-ObamaCare U.S. healthcare system.

A Mother’s Instinct Saves Her Child

A story from 2013 about Sarah Hagan has resurfaced, providing a sobering reminder of how medical misdiagnoses can lead to devastating consequences. At 24 weeks pregnant, Hagan was advised by doctors at Sunderland Royal Hospital in England to terminate her pregnancy after they claimed her unborn baby was “brain dead” and had “no chance of survival.” Trusting her maternal instinct over medical advice, Hagan refused the recommended abortion. Her decision proved life-saving when her son Aaron was born with both eyes and normal brain function, directly contradicting the doctors’ dire predictions.

While Aaron did develop some complications, including lung issues and a brain cyst, he was very much alive – a stark contrast to the “brain dead” diagnosis that nearly ended his life prematurely. Following this traumatic experience, Hagan filed a lawsuit against Sunderland Royal Hospital, though the outcome remains unpublicized. This case represents one of the most alarming examples of how medical misdiagnosis can threaten innocent lives when diagnostic processes are rushed or flawed.

“This is a new conundrum people face. We don’t want people to get upset by the [ultrasound] technology because, when we’re looking at early pregnancy, we can’t be sure which side of the coin we’re coming down on—a pregnancy or a missed abortion. That’s why we’ve got to wait a few days and test again,” said Paul Blumenthal, MD

The Science Behind Diagnostic Errors

Medical misdiagnoses in pregnancy, while uncommon, occur for several scientifically explicable reasons. False miscarriage diagnoses can happen when conception dates are incorrectly calculated or when ultrasound technology fails to accurately capture the development of the embryo. Conception can occur later than anticipated, especially with assisted reproductive technologies, leading to embryos appearing smaller or less developed than expected for their presumed gestational age.

Delays in ovulation or embryo implantation can also result in embryos appearing to develop more slowly than standard metrics predict. Even bleeding, often considered a definitive sign of miscarriage, can occur for numerous reasons unrelated to pregnancy loss, including cervical trauma, early labor signs, hormonal changes, implantation, infection, placenta issues, or sexual intercourse. These biological variables highlight the complexity of early pregnancy assessment.

“It’s a pretty rare event, but we do see it happen,” said Charles Lockwood, MD

Medical experts acknowledge these diagnostic challenges. Charles Lockwood, MD, confirms the reality of conception dating errors: “Even when we think we know with incredible precision when the date of conception is, we can be three or four days off. Delays in ovulation and/or an embryo’s implantation can occur. I have seen twins growing at a perfectly normal rate, but one of them has been nearly a week off.” This admission from a medical professional underscores the limitations of even modern diagnostic tools.

Government Healthcare and Life-or-Death Decisions

Hagan’s harrowing experience raises serious questions about government involvement in healthcare and medical decision-making. In socialized medicine systems like the United Kingdom’s National Health Service, resource allocation and standardized protocols can sometimes supersede individualized patient care. This case exemplifies how systemic pressures may lead healthcare providers to make rushed judgments with irreversible consequences, particularly concerning the sanctity of life.

The parallels between European socialized medicine and America’s increasingly government-controlled healthcare system are concerning. Since the implementation of ObamaCare, millions have been added to insurance rolls without a proportional increase in providers, resulting in care rationing and diminished provider time with patients. These systemic pressures mirror those that may have contributed to the misdiagnosis in Hagan’s case, where doctors appeared to prioritize procedural efficiency over thorough evaluation.

“The Case For Healthcare Freedom,” said Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas)

President Trump has consistently advocated for healthcare reforms that prioritize patient choice and doctor-patient relationships over bureaucratic intervention. A report by Rep. Chip Roy entitled “The Case For Healthcare Freedom” highlights how government-controlled healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic restricted access to essential services, including elective care. This pattern of government overreach in medical decision-making threatens the autonomy of both patients and healthcare providers, potentially leading to more cases like Hagan’s where life-altering decisions are made with insufficient evidence or consideration.