Lorraine Allard, a mother of 3 in the U.K., found out that she was in the advanced stages of liver cancer when she was already 4 months pregnant with her 4th child.

The doctors encouraged her to abort the pregnancy so they could begin aggressive chemotherapy. Not to do so would endanger Lorraine's own life.

Save her baby by delaying treatment or terminate the pregnancy to save herself

Lorraine chose to continue the pregnancy, gave birth to her 4th child, Liam. November 18

“If I am going to die, my baby is going to live.” She told her husband

She then began treatment for her own cancer but died January 18

Her widowed husband, Martyn, said "The doctors said they couldn't do anything because she was pregnant. She told them straight away they were not going to get rid of it. She'd have lost the will to fight."

"Lorraine was positive all the way through. She had strength for both of us. I can't begin to describe how brave she was. Towards the end we knew things weren't going well, but she was overjoyed that she had given life to Liam."

So now Martyn is raising Leah (10), Amy (8), Courtney (20 mos.) and Liam

I just think this is a remarkable story. A selfless, heroic act. In an age where abortion is so common and casual, Lorraine's selflessness is an inspiration.

Moreover, Martyn's courage is extraordinary. Here is a man/husband/father now facing the prospect of raising 4 children on his own, and he did the right thing.



Guys, what would you do?

If faced with this decision, could you let your wife go, leave behind 3 kids, and a newborn?

I have no idea

Horrible to think about

Sacrifice or selfish?