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I think the decision to abort based on a physical dysfunction falls on a spectrum. This is one of those that falls close to the line. For me, I would probably opt for an abortion, but I can understand why others would not. Miscarriages are common, and they are commonly the result of a developmental problem. As some mothers have difficulty carrying a healthy fetus to term, I can imagine that when it comes to a developmental issue, some mothers would have a miscarriage more readily than others. If you knew your child was going to be born with a condition that caused chronic intense pain, you'd have to be a disturbed individual to keep that child, IMHO. However, where the quality of life is debatable, I think the choice reasonably is.