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by wojciii 845 days ago
Scanning for Downs syndrome is default in Denmark where I live. It makes a lot of sense. You will get a probably of Downs syndrome. No one is aborting your baby - you can take an informed decision yourself.

After birth a blood test is used for scanning for 25 rare known issues.

https://www.rigshospitalet.dk/undersoegelse-og-behandling/fi... -> in Danish.

This is the same for everyone.

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> No one is aborting your baby - you can take an informed decision yourself.

Of course, this is exactly the point of Gattaca: you won't be "forced" to do it, but you and your child will be punished for making the socially unacceptable "choice".