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The tentative pregnancy: then and now
1Baruch College, City University of New York, NY 10010.
Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy
|April 1, 1993
Summary
Prenatal diagnosis significantly alters pregnancy experiences for women. Patriarchal ideology influences the development and application of these advanced reproductive technologies.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Sociology of Medicine
- Medical Ethics
Background:
- Prenatal diagnostic technologies offer insights into fetal development.
- Societal norms and gender roles can shape medical advancements.
- Understanding the impact of technology on pregnancy is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze how prenatal diagnosis affects women's pregnancy experiences.
- To investigate the influence of patriarchal ideology on prenatal diagnostic technology.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of existing literature.
- Examination of historical and societal contexts.
- Critical discourse analysis of technological development.
Main Results:
- Prenatal diagnosis introduces complex emotional and psychological shifts during pregnancy.
- Patriarchal structures have historically guided the development and implementation of reproductive technologies.
- Women's autonomy and decision-making are often mediated by societal expectations.
Conclusions:
- Prenatal diagnosis profoundly reshapes the lived experience of pregnancy.
- The integration of patriarchal ideology into reproductive technology warrants critical examination.
- Further research is needed to ensure equitable and woman-centered approaches to prenatal care.
Keywords:
Genetics and Reproduction
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