Genetic Testing Pros And Cons
Most people are not aware of genetic and reproductive sciences, unless they have become pregnant and are in connection with the person who is pregnant. Genetic and reproductive sciences focus on the genetic development and the process in which, in this case, humans develop. It is imperative as a prospective parent to be aware of the benefits and limitation of genetic and reproductive sciences and any of the ethical dilemmas involved. Let us begin with the benefits of genetic and reproductive sciences. The benefits to have genetic testing completed while pregnant can give the potential parents the option, if applicable, to be aware of any genetic abnormalities. Genetic testing can also give the potential parents the relief of knowing that
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Going back to the video, Making Better Babies: Genetics and Reproduction—A Fred Friendly Seminar (2003), it is discussed that the studies on the results of genetic studies during pregnancy are very general, and do not provide detailed information, therefore making it more difficult for a perspective parent and the family to make informative decisions. Kelly (2009) reports that genetic tests are framed as normative reproductive health practices allowing parents to avoid the birth of an affected child through ‘therapeutic abortion’, or to prepare for the child’s birth. While screening technologies are directed towards the population, the rationale for both screening and testing is strongest for parents who are known to be at high risk for an affected pregnancy, including parents who have already experienced an affected pregnancy and/or birth. This decision for a parent can be a very traumatizing situation, if the results state that the child will have a lifelong physical and/or disability. For parents who do chose abortion, this is a very emotional situation that affects both mother and the families. Society has started becoming more accepting about abortions, but there are many groups in society that still believe, regardless of knowing of a disabling condition, one should never have an abortion, as nature will reject the baby on its own. As for the
Going back to the video, Making Better Babies: Genetics and Reproduction—A Fred Friendly Seminar (2003), it is discussed that the studies on the results of genetic studies during pregnancy are very general, and do not provide detailed information, therefore making it more difficult for a perspective parent and the family to make informative decisions. Kelly (2009) reports that genetic tests are framed as normative reproductive health practices allowing parents to avoid the birth of an affected child through ‘therapeutic abortion’, or to prepare for the child’s birth. While screening technologies are directed towards the population, the rationale for both screening and testing is strongest for parents who are known to be at high risk for an affected pregnancy, including parents who have already experienced an affected pregnancy and/or birth. This decision for a parent can be a very traumatizing situation, if the results state that the child will have a lifelong physical and/or disability. For parents who do chose abortion, this is a very emotional situation that affects both mother and the families. Society has started becoming more accepting about abortions, but there are many groups in society that still believe, regardless of knowing of a disabling condition, one should never have an abortion, as nature will reject the baby on its own. As for the