Quite by chance I discovered a great uncle that nearly was......... this poor little chap was born prematurely in 1877 and I am wondering whether he was actually stillborn, or whether he was indeed breathing when born but died immediately afterwards.
I know that it was common practice for nurses and doctors to quietly put "unfeasible" babies to one side and let nature take it's course, so wonder if this was the case here.
The only thing on the certificate was "premature birth" and under the age column was "one minute".
Any thoughts please
I know that it was common practice for nurses and doctors to quietly put "unfeasible" babies to one side and let nature take it's course, so wonder if this was the case here.
The only thing on the certificate was "premature birth" and under the age column was "one minute".
Any thoughts please
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