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Re: how late in a pregnancy can you terminate due to defects?

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Wed, 1 May 2002 17:14:44 -0500 (CDT)


The responder below is correct. It varies from state to state. You might want to target a search for "fetal viability" and special circumstances in specific statutes. Some states extend the time frame based solely on medical complications. Good luck.

>>>Is there a point at which you can no longer terminate a pregnancy even
>>>if dud to serious birth defects?
>>
>>I beleive that depends on which state you live in. In some it is only
>>20 weeks while in others it is 24 weeks. Some women choose to travel to
>>a different state if it is already past the cut-off in their's. Also
>>hopefully the doctor can address whether there is any difference if the
>>condition is incompatible with life such as anecephaly. I'm not sure
>>but you may be able to get a court order or such to allow the procedure.
>>
>>Good Luck to you




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