Normally I would say the baby since the mother already had her life. But then again do you want the baby to live without the mother? The baby might grow up with a guilt that they caused their mother to die for them and that’ll make them sad and they’ll live with that sadness for the rest of their days. However, if you let the mother live she’ll also suffer with so much sadness because her baby died and she’ll feel the same guilt. She can have more babies but if she had like a fertility problem and when she found out she had this baby she was like, “Yippie finally I can have a little munchkin!” But then that baby dies and there's no guarantee that she’ll be able to have a baby of her own so it's something to think about. Also if the baby was diagnosed with something bad during one of the doctor checkups it’s better to save the mother instead of having the baby live through suffering from a disease that could’ve nearly killed the mother. And in the worst-case scenario, the baby gets saved although it doesn't have a father so its sent to an orphanage. So in the case that the mother would be the only living and trustworthy family to the child, then you’d rather save the mother because there’s no guarantee that the baby’s life will be as the mother would have hoped for it to be. But if the baby does have a father or grandparents or like aunts and uncles, then I would say save the baby, if the family or family friends that would care for it are trustworthy so that the baby can live well even though they won't be able to see or experience their biological mother, however, this might be a problem depending on the child's life later and if they feel any sadness towards this. Although, if the mother had other children as well, I would say save the mother because what about her other children?
In conclusion,
it depends solely on the environment that the child grows up in and the mother’s health.✨
i would choos to save the baby, because the mother would have lived a full and happy life up until that point. while as the baby is js now being born and still ahs its whole life in front of them. And when you really think about it, the worst thing that could happen to a mother and/or a father is losing their child, so if the mother dies then she won't have to bare the pain of losing her child before they were born.
In a situation where a pregnant woman's life is at risk, choosing to save the mother, in the right circumstances, is often the most reasonable choice. From the mother's perspective, the decision might be incredibly difficult, but it often comes down to her ability to ensure the well-being of her family in the long term. While the baby is dearly loved and wanted, the mother might feel that her survival gives her the best chance to continue nurturing and raising her children. If she were to die, the baby may survive, but the emotional and practical consequences could be devastating—not just for the baby, but for the entire family.
From the mother's point of view, choosing her life might also be about the broader responsibility she holds. She might think about the future and the emotional bond she shares with her children, and how her death could impact them in profound ways. Moreover, in cases where the baby is not yet viable outside the womb, the mother might prioritize her health, knowing that if she survives, she could try again for another pregnancy, ensuring that the family has a better chance overall. It’s an incredibly painful decision, but ultimately, many mothers would feel that their own survival offers the best chance for their children to grow up with a loving parent and a stable future.
I agree with you in the context that it depends mostly on the environment. However, normally I would say the mother, because the mother can simply have more children. However, depending on the mother's fertility it may be better to keep the baby. Furthermore, babies put a heavy strain on household incomes. And though most families probably were prepared to receive that burden, it would be a different situation if one of the parents could no longer provide income. Of course ,there are many different factors such as relatives stepping in to help, and many more. So all in all, I would normally save the mother but the choice typically relies on the context of the situation.