The ethical considerations for such a decision will affect the couple

The ethical considerations for such a decision will affect the couple where they will be unable to reduce the pain and suffering of their child which can only be achieved by reducing the incidence of the disorder and terminating the pregnancy. The legal considerations that will arise as a result of their decision will mostly increase their liability to health risks once more screening tests are performed during the pregnancy. Such tests might further exacerbate the health of the child as well as that of the mother as they await the due date. Legal considerations will therefore arise when offering screening without any established methods of counseling, education, and communication which might inappropriately influence the moral decision of the parents