Kimberlee Braught

Full anatomy scan ultrasounds occur between 18-20 weeks and are not reliable prior to that. This is usually the first time anyone gets to see important details like a fully formed heart, spine, brainstem, kidneys etc. If a significant abnormality that would be incompatable with life is found it is likely then confirmed with a level 2 ultrasound, which is not available at most clinics and only done at high risk facilities, which would take more time to book that appointment. Bottom line families likely do not know if there is any significant devastating disorders with their unborn child until 20 weeks. This bill would make it so that these families have no choice but to carry this doomed child to term and watch it die in their arms while also going into medical debt for the hospitalization, delivery and recovery as well, putting the mother at risk of severe, often life threatening complication of high risk pregnancy and birth. This bill would not save babies, would kill women and put new hampshire families into debt and poverty. This bill is either coming from a place of medical ignorance or desire to hurt the residents of New Hampshire.