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Abortion
If you are / your partner is pregnant and decide you don't want to continue with the pregnancy, you will need to see a doctor. If appropriate, the doctor will discuss referral for an abortion, which is a procedure to end the pregnancy. Abortions can be carried out surgically under a local or general anaesthetic, conscious sedation or medically using the abortion pill provided the pregnancy has not exceeded nine weeks gestation. An overnight stay in the clinic or hospital is not normally necessary, but assistance will be needed to get home after the operation. A follow-up consultation may be necessary.
The earlier the abortion is carried out, the better and easier it will be, and in most cases you must be less than 24 weeks pregnant. Laws and regulations surrounding abortion vary from country to country, and you will need to check a local information source to find out about national legislation and processes. Facing an unplanned pregnancy and abortion alone is tough, and it is advisable to get support from a partner, close friends, parents and / or organisations offering support for women who have an abortion.
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