A karyotype determines whether an unborn child has abnormalities in his/her chromosome number. They will have chromosomal abnormality if their chromosome number is less or more than 46, this happens when there are defects with the division of the egg or zygote. For example if the baby has an additional chromosome in his/her 21st chromosome, this defect is called trisomy 21 also known as Down Syndrome. The additional or the lack of chromosomes in other numbered chromosomes causes different abnormalities or defects. A karyotype can be done in two ways; amniocentesis and chorionic villis sampling, both of these methods are invasive as well as expensive, so it is recommended that they might be done only in cases in which there is a more likelihood of a chromosomal abnormality. For example there is a more likelihood in women who get pregnant after the age of 35. Doctors should decide whether or not to do a karyotype to their patients, because it's their profession so they have a deep knowledge about the issue. They also know who has more risks or tendencies towards having a baby who has chromosomal abnormality. Also a karyotype could be done if the future parents are concerned, because the pregnant women shouldn't be in stress or doubt during her pregnancy. After the results of the karyotype the parents are the ones who should decide whether to keep the baby or not, because it only concerns them not anyonelse. A doctors job is to explain/inform the parents about the results of the karyotype and then let them decide on either keeping or aborting the baby. If the baby has a chromosomal abnormality the doctors should clearly and honestly tell the parents about the difficulties/problems them and the baby are going to face. The parents were the ones who gave life to that baby and they are the ones who will be responsible of the baby when he/she is born. It is a very though decision which the parents should think thoroughly.
First of all I would take all the preventions as possible such as not being pregnant after the age of 35. The child who has the chromosomal abnormality would have a hard life in terms of many things such as medical problems and wouldn't be able to live in a normal, happy way so I probably wouldn't give birth to the baby. However I don't think I can live with this burden so later on I would also probably kill myself, because I'm not a person who can forget such things and move on with their life. If I am in such a situation I'll suffer either way so the best thing for me is just to go and jump out of building.
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Hey Talya! Its very nicely done :) the last bit is very emotional and i like how you talked about yourself as well as explaining the issue.
YanıtlaSilTalyoşum, in addition to the last part of your entry, I would like to mention that the people for example who has a down syndrome also effect his/her environment. Maybe he/she would not aware of it but his/her parents will also have a hard time to take care of them. I am very emotional about that issue too, when I see a retarted or handicapped person I become very sad.
YanıtlaSilHeeyy Taliiiss, to be honest I LOVED your last paragraph. Being a foq-spoken on this important issue is what attracted me a lot but also i should add that not giving a birth to that child shouldn't be considered as a crime. By abortion parents are preventing future problems that the child and their own selves are going to face with.
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