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Early life (Belgium) > Pregnancy
Between hope and organ shortage, uterus transplants raise ethical questions
Author / Source : EIB Published on : Thematic : Early life / Pregnancy News Temps de lecture : 1 min.
The procedure began in 2018, when the uterus of a brain-dead donor was transplanted into a woman suffering from Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome. This syndrome is characterised by the total or partial absence of a vagina and an underdeveloped or non-existent uterus. To achieve pregnancy in these conditions, embryos were conceived by in vitro fertilisation prior to the transplant and subsequently re-implanted once doctors had established that the transplanted uterus had not been...
Reform of the Belgian Penal Code: "loss of pregnancy" regarded as an attack on personal integrity
Author / Source : IEB Published on : Thematic : Early life / Pregnancy News Temps de lecture : 2 min.
In the new Penal Code, "loss of pregnancy", whether or not intentionally induced, is classed as an "act of violence" resulting in third-degree bodily harm. Unlike under the old Code, the intention to cause the loss of pregnancy is now taken into account (Art. 214). This offence is punishable by a level 4 penalty (as opposed to a level 3 penalty if the perpetrator did not intend to cause the loss of pregnancy). Article 215 provides for a level 5 penalty if the loss of pregnancy results in the...
Miscarriage: new "circumstantial leave" for couples from the start of pregnancy
Author / Source : IEB Published on : Thematic : Early life / Pregnancy News Temps de lecture : 1 min.
"According to studies, nearly 30% of women are at risk of suffering from post-traumatic stress one month after losing their unborn child. I don't want to ignore that.” This reality, highlighted by the Minister for the Civil Service, Petra de Sutter, called for better recognition of the pain experienced by women and couples faced with this ordeal. Until now, women who suffered a miscarriage before 180 days of pregnancy (6 months) were only entitled to sick leave (maternity leave is only g...