Tag: fetus

Two teens in stolen SUV shot by Milwaukee officer after chase; fetus dies

A pregnant 18-year-old was shot and lost her fetus when a Milwaukee police officer fired on a stolen vehicle connected to two carjackings that led police on a chase Thursday afternoon, the city’s police chief said. A 17-year-old was also shot and wounded in the interstate incident. During the pursuit, which started after police tried […]

Doctors perform lifesaving brain surgery on fetus in the womb

In a first-of-its-kind procedure, physicians performed a successful in utero surgery to repair a rare and potentially deadly prenatal condition in a fetus. In utero surgery has been used for other conditions, but this is the first time it has been attempted to treat “vein of Galen malformation” — a rare blood vessel abnormality inside […]

Woman indicted for abondoning fetus in dumpster

May 4—A South Point woman accused of disposing of a fetus after giving birth has been indicted by the Lawrence County Grand Jury. The case began on April 16 after residents on Township Road 349 in Hamilton Township called the sheriff’s office to report finding a fetus. When deputies arrived, they were told that Carrie […]

Woman charged after fetus found

Apr. 21—The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a fetus was found on Wednesday. The sheriff’s office was called to 81 Township Road 349 in Hamilton Township. When deputies arrived, they were told that Carrie Copley, 28, of South Point had been transported to the hospital earlier in the day. The resident later found […]

Doctors perform lifesaving brain surgery on fetus in the womb

In a first-of-its-kind procedure, physicians performed a successful in utero surgery to repair a rare and potentially deadly prenatal condition in a fetus. In utero surgery has been used for other conditions, but this is the first time it has been attempted to treat “vein of Galen malformation” — a rare blood vessel abnormality inside […]