Even if it means the mother could die as a result of carrying? What happens then if mother dies at 20 weeks of gestation-they both die. As for the other 2 reasons stated in my post anyway-emotional harm is just as real as physical harm in my opinion. Rape and incest are incredibly damaging, traumatic, barbaric acts of hatred. The scars are there for several lifetimes over.. To carry that child could prove emotionally lethal for the mother. Again, this is just my opinion. Round of applause! Thank you Mercifull, your words reflect on your name. :)