L16 Terminations of pregnancy

Question 1

1967 abortion act

Answer 1

In an emergency:
F; to save the life of the pregnant woman
G; to prevent grave permanent injury to the physical or mental health of the pregnant woman

Question 2

Law - gestation and termination of pregnancy

Answer 2

• By law, you can terminate a pregnancy at any gestation under Grounds A, C, E, F, G
• But very rare over 24 weeks(grounds C and D)
• Viability - changed from 28 weeks when the law commenced
• If under E and after 24 weeks usually perform fetocide first