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Disabled girl's parents defend growth-stunting treatment

by Tina T
Posted: Wed., March 12, 2008, 10:06 am
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Topics: Maternity / Parenting, caregivers, disabled children, Maternity / Parenting, sterlization
     

Found this story on CNN this morning ...

NEW YORK (CNN) -- It's been a year since the parents of a severely disabled child made public their decision to submit their daughter to a hysterectomy, breast surgery and drugs to keep the girl forever small. Today, the couple tell CNN, they believe they made the right decision -- one that could have a profound impact on the care of disabled children worldwide.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/condition...

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