The Procedures that can be Done in the Third Trimester Abortion

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THE PROCEDURES THAT CAN BE DONE IN THE THIRD TRIMESTER ABORTION

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Induction Abortion A rarely performed surgical procedure where saltwater, urea, or potassium chloride is injected into the amniotic sac; prostaglandins are inserted into the vagina, and Pitocin is injected intravenously.

Dilation and Extraction Dilation and Extraction is a procedure used so a fetus can be removed intact. A surgical abortion procedure is used to terminate a pregnancy after 21 weeks of gestation. This procedure is also known as D & X. In most cases, you will have a choice between medical or surgical abortion procedures during the first trimester. Medical abortions are only available up through nine weeks gestation. Medical abortion is safe and effective up to 9 weeks of pregnancy. Moreover, they can be done at home or the Third trimester abortion clinic.


Eligibility for this Procedure? Later-term abortions are permitted vary from state to state. Some states prohibited the late-term abortion procedure or after a specific week of gestational age, 17 of these states ban abortion at approximately 20 weeks post-fertilization. You can contact your doctor, to explain options available in your state.

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