Abortion because of genetic disorders

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Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) &
Pre-implantation Genetic Haplotyping (PGH)

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Introduction:

PGD and PGH are procedures that can weed out genetically defective human pre-embryos before they have a chance start a pregnancy. The procedure is usually requested by prospective parents who are concerned about passing a serious genetically-based disease or disorder to their child.

Typically:

If an embryo is found to be genetically defective, it is normally destroyed. This produces a very serious concern for many pro-life supporters who believe that every pre-embryo, embryo and fetus is a human person. Destruction of a pre-embryo is considered a form of murder.

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Disclaimer:

This, and similar medical and legal information on our web site, is intended as a general educational aid to the public. If the topics covered are of direct concern to you, we recommend that you consult a qualified healthcare professional who can review your unique situation before reaching a decision.

Books on fetal testing:

These books deal with amniocentesis. However, many of their observations may be equally applicable to PGD.