Termination of Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
What is termination of pregnancy?
A
Elective procedure to end a pregnancy <24 weeks
2
Q
What change was made in the 1967 abortion act?
A
Threshold lowered from 28 weeks to 24 weeks
3
Q
What are the legal requirements for abortion?
A
2 registered health professionals must sign independently to agree abortion is indicated
Carried out by a registered medical professional at an approved premise
4
Q
How is pregnancy terminated medically?
A
Mifepristone (anti-progesterone) to stop pregnancy
2 days later - misoprostol (prostaglandin analogue) induce contractions to expel POC
5
Q
How is pregnancy terminated surgically?
A
Given cervical priming prior to procedure
<14 weeks
- cercal dilatation + suction of uterine contents
> 14 weeks
- cervical dilatation + evacuation using forceps
