Prenatal testing

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The birth of a child is a profound milestone, with parents desiring health, success, and happiness for their offspring. However, the experience of pregnancy is increasingly influenced by advancements in reproductive medicine. The question of a child's health takes on new significance with prenatal examinations, leading to critical decisions about continuing a pregnancy if results indicate potential issues. This collection explores the complex interplay between individual choice and the medical frameworks that inform these decisions. It highlights the paradox of autonomy in the context of prenatal testing, where the ability to make informed choices is intertwined with a broader medical network. Key contributions include discussions on ethics of distributed responsibility, the individualization of decisions, and the roles of men in fetal screening processes. The collection also examines how gender is enacted in reproductive medicine and the implications of actor-network theory on understanding decision-making. Additionally, it addresses organizational ethics in counseling and the ethical evaluation of genetic diagnosis in reproductive contexts. This compilation offers a comprehensive look at the multifaceted nature of prenatal testing and the ethical dilemmas it presents for expectant parents.