ETHICS & PREGNANCY
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Foundations of Medical Ethics
- Historical overview
- The four pillars: Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-maleficence, and Justice
- The dual-patient scenario in pregnancy
Chapter 2: The Ethics of Conception
- Assisted reproductive technologies: IVF, surrogacy, and beyond
- Genetic testing and embryo selection
- Ethical dilemmas: Ownership, abandonment, and embryo "adoption"
Chapter 3: Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis
- Technological advancements and their implications
- To test or not to test: Ethical considerations
- Abnormal prenatal screening: What to do next?
Chapter 4: Autonomy and Informed Consent during Pregnancy
- The rights of the pregnant woman
- Balancing maternal and fetal rights
- Ethical considerations in high-risk pregnancies
Chapter 5: Interventions during Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Natural birth vs. medical interventions: The ethics of choice
- Cesarean sections on maternal demand
- The ethical implications of home births
- 22 week periviable delivery; Resuscitate or not?
Chapter 6: Pregnancy Complications and Medical Decisions
- When the mother's life is at risk
- Premature delivery: Ethical considerations
- Navigating the heartbreak: Miscarriage, stillbirth, and ethical grief
- Hospital vs Home Birth: Understanding the Risks
- Prioritizing Fetal Health
Chapter 7: Cultural and Societal Implications
- Respecting diverse cultural beliefs and practices
- Society's role in shaping ethical perspectives
- The global landscape: Varied ethical practices worldwide
Chapter 8: Abortion and Ethics
- The historical and sociopolitical backdrop
- The spectrum of beliefs: For and against abortion
- Ethical arguments and considerations
- Abortion is essential to protect women's health
Chapter 9: Research and Experimentation on Pregnant Women and Fetuses
- The history of research in pregnancy: A checkered past
- Contemporary guidelines and ethical considerations
- The future horizon: Gene therapy and beyond
Chapter 10: Legal Intersections
- The law as an influencer of ethical decision-making
- Case studies: Landmark legal decisions on pregnancy ethics
- Navigating legal gray areas
Chapter 11: Beyond Birth: Postpartum Ethical Considerations
- Postpartum care and maternal rights
- Breastfeeding: Rights, responsibilities, and ethical considerations
- Ethical issues surrounding neonatal intensive care
Chapter 12: The Way Forward
- Integrating ethics into medical education and practice
- Community engagement and public policy
- Looking to the future: Emerging technologies and ethical questions
Afterword
- The ever-evolving journey of ethics and pregnancy
Appendix A: List of Global Ethics Committees and Organizations Appendix B: Additional Reading and Resources
Glossary Index
Note: This table of contents provides a comprehensive overview of the possible subjects that can be included in a book on ethics and pregnancy. Depending on the depth and the audience of the book, some sections can be expanded or contracted as needed.
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