Embrio/Fetal reduction

Embrio/fetal reduction   is the practice of selective reduction of the number of fetuses in a multi fetal pregnancy. When the fetus targeted for termination displays signs of a serious diseases, the term selective termination is used; otherwise terminology involving the word reduction is used to describe the procedure.

Multi fetal pregnancy reduction  is done for:

a)medical reasons:

• premature birth
• low birth weight
• associated medical problems

b) non-medical reasons:

• the couple (or mother) is not ready (emotionally or financially) to handle more than one child