Abstract
Advances in pre-natal screening mean women can now have their pregnancy confirmed before they have missed their first menstrual period and can learn a great deal about the potential health of the foetus if they choose to (Jones 1995). However, alongside this information might come the need for people to decide whether to continue their pregnancy. The whole issue of abortion is very emotive, with some people believing that it amounts to ‘killing’ babies while others (supported by statute) are clear that, until the foetus is independent of the mother, it does not have the same rights as other humans. Advances in genetic research have also raised the possibility of altering the genetic make-up of a child. This article will explore these issues by asking whether it is morally acceptable to prevent the birth of a child purely because it is learning disabled.
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