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[Eugenic abortion: Between prenatal diagnosis and uninformed consent]
1Departamento de Filosofía del Derecho y Política. Universitat de València. Facultad de Derecho, Edificio Departamental, Avenida de los Naranjos, 2, despacho 4E07, 46022, València. jimoa@uv.es.
Summary
Eugenic abortion, driven by fetal disability diagnoses, is a discriminatory practice. This paper examines prenatal testing, healthcare provider communication, and parental perspectives to promote non-eugenic views on disability and support pregnancy continuation.
Area of Science:
- Medical Ethics
- Reproductive Health
- Disability Studies
Context:
- Eugenic abortion is distinct due to decisions formed post-medical information about fetal anomalies.
- It involves a discriminatory component, terminating pregnancy solely based on fetal disability.
- Key factors include prenatal testing availability, healthcare professionals' communication, and parental perspectives.
Purpose:
- To analyze the unique ethical considerations of eugenic abortion.
- To explore the roles of prenatal testing, medical information dissemination, and parental attitudes.
- To advocate for a non-eugenic approach to disability in reproductive decision-making.
Summary:
- The decision for eugenic abortion arises from fetal anomaly information, not prior intent.
- Three critical elements are examined: prenatal testing, professional counseling, and parental viewpoints.
- The paper argues eugenic abortion is discriminatory and avoidable by reframing disability.
Impact:
- Promotes ethical considerations in prenatal diagnostics and counseling.
- Challenges discriminatory practices in reproductive healthcare.
- Encourages a positive, non-eugenic perspective on disability, supporting pregnancy continuation.
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