Chloe would not have to decide the fate of her marriage that day in order to get immediate help.

If she wanted to leave, they could work toward safe housing, access to necessary funds, and legal representation.

If she was too ill to make decisions, the hospital and court had procedures to address urgent needs.

When we returned to her room, Chloe was sleeping.

Dr.

Miller introduced a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, Dr.

Anita Shah, who spoke with patient clarity about what lay ahead.

The next days would require close monitoring.