Unplanned pregnancy and abortion Flashcards
What percentage of pregnancies are unplanned?
20-50%
What percentage of unplanned pregnancies lead to abortion?
30-40%
For a planned abortion - what must be signed and by who?
certificate A
by two doctors
For an emergency abortion - what must be signed and by who?
certificate A
by one doctor
What consitutes an emergency abortion?
abortion is needed to save a mothers life
What is the most common HSA1 form catagory for abortion?
C - pregnancy has not exceeded 24th week and continuing the pregnancy would cause physical or mental harm to the mother
What HSA1 form catagory has no gestational limit?
E - carrying on the pregnancy would mean that the child would be severely handicapped
What should be the time period between referral and consultation?
<5 days
What should be the time period between referral and procedure?
<2 weeks
What is the medical option for termination?
Mifepristone 200mg PO then 24-48hrs later Misoprostol 200mcg PV
Where can misoprostol be given if the termination is under 10 weeks?
at home
Can those under 16yrs take misoprostol at home?
NO
How is misoprostol given if over 10 weeks?
in patient
800mcg to begin with
then 400 mcg 3 hourly
Up to how many weeks is medical abortion allowed?
19+6
If you are over 19+6 weeks and want a medical abortion, what happens?
you go to England
What is the legal limit for termination of pregnancy?
23+6