The vast majority-2051-were performed because of either maternal health problems, with the remaining 699 abortions performed because of foetal abnormality. (Julie Ann Davies, Abortionist Backs Sex Selection, The Age: 15 Nov 1999, Internet Edition) Fetal abnormality, as it is used in this context, can include things like down's syndrome, hydrocephalus, cystic fibrosis, and other disabilities tha