New screening method risks more abortions

The UK National Screening Committee (UKNSC) is considering proposals to introduce a new, non-invasive prenatal screening technique (‘cfDNA’) to test for disability in unborn babies. It is claimed the proposed technology will help reduce the number of miscarriages.

The technique is likely, however, to lead to more babies being aborted on the basis of chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down’s syndrome. Read Christian Concern’s full response.


Related Coverage:
UK National Screening Committee Consultation on Screening for cfDNA in pregnancy (Christian Medical Fellowship)