Is pregnancy a disease? A normative approach

In this paper, we identify some key features of what makes something a disease, and consider whether these apply to pregnancy. We argue that there are some compelling grounds for regarding pregnancy as a disease. Like a disease, pregnancy affects the health of the pregnant person, causing a range of...

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Authors: Smajdor, Anna (Author) ; Räsänen, Joona (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2025
In: Journal of medical ethics
Year: 2025, Volume: 51, Issue: 1, Pages: 37-44
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