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Natural miscarriage, left my baby at the hospital. once they take it to pathology where does it go? and what happens to it? the remains discarded how?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Local Question: I am not sure anyone here can give you a satisfactory answer. Your OB may be a better source of specific information for you.

Answered 5/8/2014

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