I couldn't read this and not comment, knowing many people in the 'industry' and dealing with them myself through families at work, etc, they do not take children, especially at birth for anything less than a very serious reason. No one here knows the family history so this kind of comment is not at all helpful.
No doubt I will seem like a heartless b saying that, but that's how it is in my experience.
I do feel extremely sorry for your friend and her situation though and pray that a miracle happens with the little boy.
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