syndrome, retinitis pigmentosa and Huntingdon's disease to name a few. The implications of this is that the parents have a greater control over the outcome of the pregnancy and can make an informed decision regarding the termination of the pregnancy (abortion) should they wish it. Furthermore preparations for the care of the child with the disability can be made prior to the birth if the pregnancy is to be proceeded with.
             Complication can occur with infection when appropriate antibiotics are not administered as in the case of those mothers who lack access to medical care.
             Another positive consequence of medicalisation has shown a trend whereby the doctor advises the pregnant women on the associated risks with particular regards to lifestyle (i.e. diet and smoking) and age.
             There is, therefore, a strong argument for medicalisation of childbirth with its positive attributes being outlined above and there is very little doubt that women determined pre-partum to be 'at risk', would benefit fr
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