What ethical issues arise with prenatal blood testing?
Prenatal blood tests can be helpful for care but are often used to target children for abortion. The information gained must be stewarded for the child’s good, not destruction. Couples should reject any counsel that treats disability as a death sentence and seek physicians who honor life at every stage.
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