CASE STUDY:

Ms. Leni is pregnant, 25 years old, unmarried, and the mother of three (3) children by three different fathers. She has been an insulin- dependent diabetic since the age of 10 but had no complications from the disease during the earlier pregnancies. During clinic visits, Leni has been advised of the risks of uncontrolled diabetes for her unborn child (increased risk for congenital deformities, premature birth, and being still born) but does not seem to take the advice seriously. When questioned about how she is monitoring her blood sugar, she complain that she is too poor to buy the test strips, and even when she has the supplies, she often forgets.

At 15 weeks gestation, following an office visit, she is admitted to the hospital as an inpatient to treat her diabetes. The next day, against her physician's advice, she checks herself out of the hospital even though the diabetes has not been fully brought under control. Once at home, she again fails to monitor her blood sugar adequately.

At 22 weeks gestation, Leni is again admitted to the hospital as her diabetes is again out of control. The next morning, she again announces that she wishes to checkout. The physician and unit staft advise her that her actions are clearly not in the best interest of the fetus. Leni responds negatively to the advice and become belligerent, demanding to be released.

QUESTION:

1. In our culture we often talk of special rights for those whom we consider innocent, such as babies and children. How might such rights have evolved and become justified? Explainin not less than ( 200 )words.

• The answer must be original and is written based on your own understanding from the film.
• Please include the sources that you used.