Abortion reform: Commons accept 24 weeks

Cervical preparation for surgical abortion from 20 to 24 weeks' gestation

Although less than 2% of abortions in the United States occur after 20 weeks, procedures performed at more advanced gestations are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Adequate cervical preparation before dilation and evacuation (D&E) at 20 or more weeks' gestation reduces procedural risk. However, few clinical trials have included sufficient information on best practices for cerv...

Clinical guidelines. Cervical preparation for surgical abortion from 20 to 24 weeks' gestation.

Although less than 2% of abortions in the United States occur after 20 weeks, procedures performed at more advanced gestations are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Adequate cervical preparation before dilation and evacuation (D&E) at 20 or more weeks' gestation reduces procedural risk. However, few clinical trials have included sufficient information on best practices for cerv...

Cervical preparation for surgical abortion from 20 to 24 weeks' gestation

Although less than 2% of abortions in the United States occur after 20 weeks, procedures performed at more advanced gestations ar associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Adequate cervical preparation before dilation and evacuation (D&E) at 20 or more weeks gestation reduces procedural risk. However, few clinical trials have included sufficient information on best practices for cervic...

Health care reform and abortion.

Human rights dynamics of abortion law reform.

The legal approach to abortion is evolving from criminal prohibition towards accommodation as a life-preserving and health-preserving option, particularly in light of data on maternal mortality and morbidity. Modern momentum for liberalization comes from international adoption of the concept of reproductive health, and wider recognition that the resort to safe and dignified healthcare is a majo...