Dr. Osnat Levzion: Pregnancy and Childbirth in the Haredi Community

In all matters relating to pregnancy and childbirth, there are noticeable differences between the haredi community and the general population. By haredim, genetic testing starts even before marriage. Testing during pregnancy is solely for the purpose of identifying defects that can be treated, whereas among the secular the goal is to get the “perfect” baby.

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