Care for the unborn child

Since the Health Council published its report on 'invasive diagnosis and treatment of the fetus' in 1990, significant developments have taken place in this field, mainly as a result of the new options now available in non-invasive (drug) and minimally invasive fetal therapy. This report, which is complementary to the update on the state of scientific knowledge (MTA report, 2008)3 published by the Health Council, contains an investigation of the normative (ethical and legal) aspects of the development of this field of healthcare and science.