MSJ 11:2 (Fall 2000) p. 178 tubal ligation, and tuboplasty23 appear to be causes for this significant increase in the occurrence of ectopic pregnancies. With regard to the “Sometimes” and “Rarely” positions, the concerns for the mother’s health are normally limited to genuine medical health risks. This could involve the discovery of an aggressive form of cancer, a serious heart condition, or some other serious disease. In all of these cases, the attending physician has a legitimate desire to safeguard