Argentina votes on bill to legalise abortion up to 14 weeks

Abortion would also be permitted beyond the 14-week limit in the event of severe fetal malformations, risk to the mother's health, or pregnancy as a result of sexual assault.Kidney problems are a frequent complication following abortions, but doctors may only record the renal problems as the re...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Lancet (British edition) 2018-06, Vol.391 (10138), p.e21-e22
1. Verfasser: Booth, Amy
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Abortion would also be permitted beyond the 14-week limit in the event of severe fetal malformations, risk to the mother's health, or pregnancy as a result of sexual assault.Kidney problems are a frequent complication following abortions, but doctors may only record the renal problems as the reason for her admission.[...]a woman experiencing bleeding following an abortion might be treated the day she arrives, meaning she is not included in admission figures.At present, it is only legal in the event of rape, incest, or risk to the mother's health or life.Compared with the national campaign's draft, she considers it likely that a final version of the bill will add provisions for conscientious objectors who are not willing to perform abortions.
ISSN:0140-6736
1474-547X
DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(18)31321-7