theweekmagazine: Twins at 12 weeks. In The New York Times Sunday Magazine, Ruth Padawer reports on the rise of a procedure known as “twin reduction,” or the selective abortion of one of two fetuses. Advances in reproductive medicine and fertility treatments have created a strange paradox, Padawer explains: “In creating life where none seemed possible, doctors often generate more fetuses than they intend.” Now, women who are pregnant with twins and only want one baby are seeking out the procedure, too, stirring a heated ethical debate…

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Twins at 12 weeks.

In The New York Times Sunday Magazine, Ruth Padawer reports on the rise of a procedure known as “twin reduction,” or the selective abortion of one of two fetuses. Advances in reproductive medicine and fertility treatments have created a strange paradox, Padawer explains: “In creating life where none seemed possible, doctors often generate more fetuses than they intend.” Now, women who are pregnant with twins and only want one baby are seeking out the procedure, too, stirring a heated ethical debate…

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  2. fyahblaze reblogged this from ausetkmt and added:
    I understand why some would do this, but I rather just accept whatever blessings are sent my way.
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  5. zaralynn reblogged this from theweekmagazine and added:
    Wtf how do you choose which...you want to keep?!
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    I HATE YOU NONE CONDOM USERS !!!
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  10. findalaska reblogged this from minionier and added:
    Nah girl I got that. This article was specifically talking ‘bout twins though. I’m aware it’s been in use for...
  11. minionier reblogged this from findalaska and added:
    Um, often the procedure isn’t used for reducing twins but quint or quadruplets. And that’s legitimately a medical issue...
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