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[Pregnancy interruption from the pediatric viewpoint].

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    Therapeutic abortion can prevent the lifelong suffering associated with severe genetic abnormalities like trisomy 21. This medical procedure requires genetic counseling and respects the mother's final decision.

    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive biology and genetics
    • Medical ethics and decision-making

    Context:

    • Therapeutic abortion is a legal medical procedure addressing complex biological, psychological, and social factors.
    • The decision-making process involves medical professionals, genetic counseling, and the pregnant mother's personal circumstances.

    Purpose:

    • To review the role of therapeutic abortion in managing pregnancies with high-risk genetic abnormalities.
    • To emphasize the importance of genetic counseling and maternal autonomy in the abortion decision.

    Summary:

    • Supports therapeutic abortion for conditions like trisomy 21, where there's a high risk of offspring with severe defects.
    • Highlights that genetic risks are only one part of a complex decision involving familial, personal, and religious factors.
    • Physician's experience and patient's anxieties also influence the decision-making process for therapeutic abortion.
    Keywords:
    Abortion, InducedAbortion, TherapeuticBehaviorCounselingDecision MakingDelivery Of Health CareEconomic FactorsFamily PlanningFertility Control, PostconceptionHealthHealth PersonnelPhysiciansSocioeconomic Factors

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    Impact:

    • Therapeutic abortion can spare families the profound stress of caring for severely disabled children.
    • It offers a valuable option to prevent lifelong suffering for individuals with severe developmental limitations.