Q&A: A Fetal Defect That Creates a Risk to the Mother, but Not a Life-Threatening Risk
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A Fetal Defect That Creates a Risk to the Mother, but Not a Life-Threatening Risk
Question
Hello Rabbi,
Does a fetal defect that creates a risk to the mother’s ability to become pregnant again (if the pregnancy continues) justify killing the baby in order to prevent that risk to the mother?
Best regards,
Answer
In my opinion, no. Only a threat to the mother’s life justifies this.