Is it permissible to abort a fetus less than one month old if the mother gave birth to a child 11 months ago by Cesarean section, and this child suffers from a brain disease and requires special care from the mother herself, and a maid cannot be employed to assist?
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If the pregnancy does not endanger the mother's life, then abortion is not permissible. Caring for another child is not a legitimate reason for allowing abortion.
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