Abortion due to fear of fetal defects
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My wife’s sister recently discovered that she is a carrier of Fragile X syndrome (which causes severe brain damage if passed on to the fetus). As a result, my wife took a test to detect carrier status, but her results will only come back after two months. Among other things, she also took a pregnancy test and discovered that she is pregnant. Since she will be in her third month when the results come back, the question is whether she can have an abortion today for fear that she will discover that she is a carrier?
It should be noted that even if she is a carrier, the chance that the fragile X will affect the fetus is 50% in males and 25% in females.
I’m one of the strictest on abortion issues. In my opinion, you can’t allow it when you don’t know there’s a problem. Even when there is, it’s not easy at all. Isn’t it possible to expedite the test by paying for it at a private lab?
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The truth is that the story is from today and I haven't had time to check the issue yet. If any of the readers here know if there is a possibility to speed up the check, I would appreciate the information
The story continues... Unfortunately, the fetus was diagnosed as a male with a full mutation, meaning that in terms of percentages, it will have a certain level of retardation, probably between moderate and high. Basically, we informed the hospital that we were interested in continuing the pregnancy. As a result, my wife is in a very poor mental state, and from what I heard at the Pua Institute, they recommend abortion in such cases. I just want to make sure that we are making the right decision from a moral perspective.
Thank you
I think if you consult with them I won't get involved.
So far I haven't consulted them, I just heard from a friend who was in trouble that they explained to him that it wasn't a matter of taking a life, and after reading your column on the subject, I'm convinced that it is at least a matter of taking a life. That's why I'm really interested in your opinion on whether it's morally right not to abort, with all the consequences for the family and perhaps for the child himself who will suffer?
If the child will suffer and your wife will suffer greatly, there is room for permission. It depends on the extent of the distress and how much it exists now, but it will pass when you get used to the situation and live it. I don't think it's justified to ruin a person's life (your wife or you) in such a situation. It's also a kind of persecutor. Great distress throughout life is a kind of Pico”n consideration. Maybe it's worth consulting a psychologist and talking to couples who have been through such a situation and then deciding. Just be aware that you have to hurry because there are stages where the prohibition on abortion becomes stricter and the law no longer allows it.
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