Late Term Abortion: Important Considerations and Benefits

The decision to terminate a pregnancy through abortion can be a difficult decision. Even if a woman decides that they will see the pregnancy through, there are potential instances in which she may be forced to once again consider abortion later in the pregnancy. Certain negative health conditions may occur which could prove damaging or even fatal to the fetus and mother. In some of these circumstances, the mother may consider undergoing a late-term abortion.

Late-Term Abortions: Important Considerations and Benefits

While most abortions take place during the first trimester of a pregnancy, a late-term abortion refers to a surgical procedure that aborts the fetus during the second trimester, usually between 13 and 27 weeks. This is considered to be a safe and effective medical procedure that has minimal risk of complications.

There are many reasons why a mother would consider a late-term abortion, including:

• The fetus has a serious medical abnormality
• The fetus will not be able to live outside the womb
• The fetus has a fatal defect and will not survive
• The fetus has put the mother at risk of death

Though these abortions are typically rare - with only an average of 1% performed at or after 21 weeks - many women may choose to undergo this procedure to prevent serious or fatal consequences. In a significant amount of cases, this option is only suggested because the defects with the fetus are so serious that there is a substantially low chance that it could survive birth. A late-term abortion can provide life-saving benefits to the mother as well as prevent the prolonged complications of the fetus.

Late Term Abortion Albuquerque Resources 

If you are faced with a negative health complication that requires you to consider a late-term abortion, know that you are not alone in the decision-making process. Care Net Pregnancy Centers of Albuquerque is here to provide consultation to the late-term abortion of Albuquerque mothers that are seeking information about the benefits and considerations associated with this procedure. For more information about this procedure, speak with a Care Net professional today.