Persuasive Essay On Abortion Pros And Cons

Within the first few weeks of gestation, it is possible for a genetic test to be made that will detect whether the fetus has the abnormal genes associated with SCA. If the result of the prenatal diagnosis (PND) is positive, you can consider the option of abortion or, if you do not want to do that, you can prepare mentally and economically to welcome and look after a child affected by the disease. If the result is negative, you will be relieved from the anxiety that your child has inherited both of your Hemoglobin Ss. PND can be done trough either of two invasive procedures: chorionic villus sampling (CVS) or amniocentesis both of which are followed by a DNA analysis of the collected material. You should be aware that although generally safe, these procedures are not entirely risk-free and there is a 1-3% chance of a miscarriage of what can be a genetically healthy baby. This is one of the many ethical considerations surrounding selective abortion of genetically abnormal babies. There are many arguments on both sides whether pregnancies should be terminated due to positive results of PND but ultimately you should make an autonomous

This might urge you, as a couple, to comply to these societal expectations of what is believed to be the responsible course of action to avoid judgement. However, this is a decision that, before all, concerns your family, and therefore, you should not let public opinion determine your choice. Another reason “for” abortion is that it is the most cost-effective decision. Even though opponents would insist that such a trivial factor must never overtop the superb value of life, the pragmatism of this line of reasoning cannot be ignored especially when we are talking about developing countries where the resources are