Dwarfism comes with possible complications such as abnormal bone structure and the possibility of living in a wheelchair for the rest of one’s life. After considering the possible complications and outcomes due to the fetus not inheriting one copy of the mutant gene, the parents are set on aborting the healthy fetus. On the other hand, based on my personal beliefs and religious leanings, any human fetus has a natural right to life. While considering the child will be a dwarf and the parents’ discontent with the child not inheriting one copy of the mutant gene, it is also important to remember that the child deserves to live a long and happy life as well. The genetic counselor has the proper training and knowledge about genetic disorders in order to properly advise parents on how they should handle their current
Dwarfism comes with possible complications such as abnormal bone structure and the possibility of living in a wheelchair for the rest of one’s life. After considering the possible complications and outcomes due to the fetus not inheriting one copy of the mutant gene, the parents are set on aborting the healthy fetus. On the other hand, based on my personal beliefs and religious leanings, any human fetus has a natural right to life. While considering the child will be a dwarf and the parents’ discontent with the child not inheriting one copy of the mutant gene, it is also important to remember that the child deserves to live a long and happy life as well. The genetic counselor has the proper training and knowledge about genetic disorders in order to properly advise parents on how they should handle their current