Medical Issues: Can a Pregnant Woman Abort Due to Medical Procedures Risking Fetal Deformity?
Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei
Medical Issues: Can a Pregnant Woman Abort Due to Medical Procedures Risking Fetal Deformity?
English:
Question #1261:
On the advice of the doctor treating her, a pregnant woman found it necessary to have an operation for her gums and teeth. Is it permissible for her to have an abortion on the grounds that the anesthesia and x-ray are going to deform the fetus?
Answer #1261:
The reason mentioned in the question is not valid for terminating the pregnancy.