What is “late term” abortion?
The phrase “late term abortion” refers to abortions that take place after 20 weeks, or after viability — the stage at which a fetus can survive outside the womb with medical care — which is generally considered to be about 22 weeks. The phrase “abortion later in pregnancy” is also sometimes used to refer to these abortions.
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Sources:
Charlotte Lozier Institute. “Questions and Answers on Late-Term Abortion.” Updated May 16, 2022. https://lozierinstitute.org/questions-and-answers-on-late-term-abortion.
