There are some religious traditions that forbid autopsies under most
circumstances. For example, in Jewish tradition, autopsy is considered
mutilating the body, It is only permitted if someone alive could
benefit from the knowledge gained by the autopsy for example in the
case of a rare disease. In some cases, I think it is also allowed if
there is suspicion of foul play that an autopsy could shed light on.
The rules are complicated, but the bottom line is that in Jewish
tradition, at least, autopsies are usually forbidden unless there is a
very good and specific reason to do one. This in itself should not be a
reason to suspect the mother.

Naomi
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Naomi Bar-Yam Ph.D.
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Researcher, Writer, Educator
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