Abortion and multifetal pregnancy reduction: An ethical comparison

In recent years, multifetal pregnancy reduction (MFPR) has increasingly been a subject of debate in Norway. The intensity this reached tentative maximum when the Legislation Department delivered their interpretative statement, Section 2 - Interpretation Abortion Act, 2016 response to request from Ministry Health (2014) that consider whether Act allows for MFPR healthy fetuses multiple pregnancies. concluded current abortion legislation [as 2016] constraints law otherwise stipulates. not subsided, and during autumn 2018 it was further intensified connection with Norwegian Christian Democratic "crossroads" policy signals Conservatives removing section 2.3c forbid MFPR. Many arguments are seemingly similar put forward general debate, an analysis ascertain what distinguishes other abortions yet be conducted. aim article is, therefore, examine there is moral distinction between fetuses. We will cover typical emerging Norway exemplify them scholarly articles literature. have dubbed most important against we identified harm argument, slippery-slope intention grief long-term psychological effects woman sorting argument. conclude these do measure up terms demonstrating morally relevant difference abortions. Our conclusion therefore — despite several discussants seem think no two. Therefore, on same conditions as allow abortions, should also Keywords: abortion, ethics, medical MFPR, selective