A Courageous Mother’s Heartbreaking Decision: Ending Pregnancy to Spare Baby Girl from Pain
Demi Moores, an 18-year-old soon-to-be mother, faced an unimaginable choice when she learned that her unborn daughter, Mylah Mae, was suffering from severe medical complications. Alongside her fiancé, Luke Lawrence, Demi’s journey to parenthood was filled with joy and anticipation as they prepared for their first child’s arrival in their Westhoughton home.
Their excitement, however, turned to despair following a routine scan at 20 weeks that revealed Mylah was afflicted with Spina Bifida among other health issues, leading to a heartbreaking decision to terminate the pregnancy to prevent further suffering for their child.
The devastating diagnosis was confirmed at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Manchester, where it was made clear that Mylah’s condition was incompatible with life.
Despite feeling Mylah’s kicks and believing all was well, Demi and Luke were confronted with the harsh reality that their daughter’s spine was not forming correctly, her brain was being affected, and her lungs were underdeveloped due to low amniotic fluid levels.
Mylah was born in the early hours of a somber Saturday at Bolton Hospital, weighing just over 320 grams. In the brief hour that followed, Demi and Luke cherished their time with their daughter, holding her and finding solace in her resemblance to her father.
The hospital’s compassionate care extended to allowing the couple to take Mylah to the chapel for a blessing and to the baby memorial garden, providing them with a CuddleCot to prolong their precious moments together.
In the wake of this tragedy, Demi has initiated a fundraising effort to support other bereaved parents, demonstrating remarkable strength and a desire to make a difference in the lives of others facing similar heartaches.
Through a GoFundMe campaign, she aims to give back to the neonatal unit and delivery suite at Bolton Hospital that offered unwavering support during their darkest times, ensuring that no parent feels alone in their grief.