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Benedict Arnold

In your country does the law stipulate a maximum term of pregnancy after which termination is not permitted?

Posted - November 24, 2017
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  • 53526


      Yes, which is one of the main points that caused the rise in both pro and con perspectives on the issue of "late-term abortions".  I apologize in that I do not know the number of days, weeks or months delineate the legal limit for getting an abortion or not getting an abortion.

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      November 24, 2017 9:26 PM MST
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  • In India it's 24 weeks. 
      November 25, 2017 4:19 AM MST
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  • 34449
    It is 20 weeks in India as in most countries. 
      November 25, 2017 5:46 AM MST
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  • 5354
    He in DK any woman can ask for an abortion and it is provided for free. but only in the first 12 weeks after conception. After that they need to give a specific reason, often medically supported.

    In case of problems during birth the doctors attending will prioritize the life of the woman over the life of the child.
      November 25, 2017 3:03 AM MST
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  • "In case of problems during birth the doctors attending will prioritize the life of the woman over the life of the child." 
    Which I think is as it should be.
      November 25, 2017 4:18 AM MST
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  • 34449
    In most countries, it is no more than 20 weeks with exceptions for the health/life of the mother. Some even have exceptions for economic hardships.
    In the USA it is 24 weeks.

    • Canada (no restriction in law)

    • China (no restriction in law)

    • Netherlands (24 weeks)

    • North Korea (no restriction in law)

    • Singapore (24 weeks)

    • Vietnam (no restriction in law)



      November 25, 2017 4:49 AM MST
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  • What might be the reason for such restriction? This post was edited by Benedict Arnold at November 25, 2017 9:41 AM MST
      November 25, 2017 9:02 AM MST
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  • 34449
    Thank you for asker's pick.  

    Because it is a living human being being destroyed in an abortion. And it is believed by scientists that at 20 weeks a festus can feel pain. This post was edited by my2cents at November 25, 2017 3:38 PM MST
      November 25, 2017 1:38 PM MST
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  • I see. Thank you. 
      November 25, 2017 2:44 PM MST
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