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Withdrawing and withholding treatment is an emotive issue, especially when it relates to babies. This paper describes a study exploring the perceptions of doctors, nurses and midwives involved in such decisions. ⋯ This resulted in practices and decisions with which they were not always in total agreement. Recommendations have been made for better preparation in ethical reasoning, improved communication and team effort.