No Heartbeat

Parents checking in on growing baby. 
Recent accident caused some worry. 
Scan with doppler to no end. 
Bring in the ultrasound for the final scan. 
“I’m sorry to say there is no heartbeat.”
Silence suddenly fills the room. 
Then sobs of inconsolable heartbreak.
Nothing to do but hold her hand.  I feel helpless and numb.

Samantha Derzon, MD


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