Which type of claim is recognized under Georgia law regarding involuntary pregnancies?

The recognition of claims related to involuntary pregnancies under Georgia law largely revolves around the concept of "wrongful pregnancy." This type of claim is made when a couple seeks sterilization or relies on contraceptives, which they believe will prevent a pregnancy, and the medical intervention fails. As a result, they may argue that they have suffered damages due to the unplanned nature of the pregnancy, which they attribute to the negligence of a healthcare provider.

"Wrongful birth" involves claims made by parents for the emotional and financial burdens of raising a child with disabilities, which they argue they would have avoided if proper medical information had been provided about the child's condition. This claim is more focused on the circumstances surrounding the child’s birth rather than the pregnancy itself.

"Wrongful life" is a claim on behalf of the child, asserting that they should not have been born at all due to conditions that would render their existence and life undesirable. This is generally not recognized under Georgia law.

"Wrongful conception" typically refers to claims arising from an unplanned conception due to a failure of a contraceptive method, which can overlap with wrongful pregnancy claims, but in Georgia, the more specific "wrongful pregnancy" claim has been more clearly recognized.

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