NEW DELHI, May 10 -- Here is a young mother, and that too, a doctor specialized in pediatrics, who opted to die to save her two months old fetus. This is her heroic story.
Gianna Beretta Molla was born in Magenta, Italy, on Oct 4, 1922 as the tenth of thirteen children to Alberto Beretta and Maria de Micheli. The God-centered parents gave their children strong Christian faith. Gianna grew up viewing life as God's beautiful gift.
She began her medical studies in Milan and she specialized in pediatrics. She opened a clinic in Mesero and gave special attention to mothers, babies, poor and elderly. Yet, she also enjoyed with her young friends, skiing, and mountaineering.
The 33 years old Gianna got married to engineer Pietro Molla on Sept 2...