31(Medical Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Bill 2020) Flashcards
1
Q
what the fault in 1971 bill
A
1 earlier abortion needed to be done within 20 weeks but the tests could detect the abnormalities in 22nd week so many mothers demanded extention of the period.
2 For abortion there was a need of certification form 1 MTP(Medical Terminations of Pregnacy doctor). so it had lead to corruption
2
Q
The resolve both issue
A
Yes
1 24 weeks now
2 Opinion of 2 MTP needed
3
Q
Does the bill applies to all women
A
NO only to
Vulnerable women like rape surviour,incest,diffrently abled minors etc
4
Q
So what should normal women do
A
They need to get certificate from Medical board that govt is yet to announce
