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Question: In which of the following case/s, is it legal to terminate a pregnancy after 12 weeks of maternal ag...

In which of the following case/s, is it legal to terminate a pregnancy after 12 weeks of maternal age?
A. The continuation of the pregnancy would involve a risk to the life of the pregnant woman.
B. There is a substantial risk that if the child was born, he/she would suffer from such physical or mental abnormalities as to be seriously handicapped.
C. To avoid possible pregnancy due to rape.
D. All the above

Explanation

Solution

The procedure that used to end the pregnancy is called medical abortion. It is safer and efficient if it is performed during the first trimester of pregnancy. It is illegal when abortion is done intentionally, it is a punishable offense. It may also lead to prison.

Complete answer:
MTP or Medical termination of pregnancy it is a procedure which is used for terminating pregnancy using medicines. In the early stages of pregnancy like 7-9 weeks, it can be terminated with the help of medicine, or else surgery is needed. If pregnancy is exceeded above 20 weeks abortion cannot be done. Abortion or termination of pregnancy is done under experienced professionals. The reasons for pregnancy is to avoid early miscarriage or to end an unwanted pregnancy. Some of the reasons where it is legal to terminate a pregnancy are:
1. If the condition is life-threatening if the pregnancy is continued then the pregnancy can be terminated.
2. If the child was born from any abnormalities which are very serious such as handicapped.
3. If the pregnancy would be harmful to physical and mental health.
4. When pregnancy is caused due to rape then it is legal to terminate.
5. When pregnancy is caused due to the failure of contraceptives used by a married couple then it is legal to terminate.

Hence, all the options mentioned above are correct, i.e., Option D

Note: Abortion results in death if done under inexperienced professionals which is illegal. Medical abortions are not 100 percent effective. Risks are incomplete abortion, if procedure does not work, infection, fever, digestive system discomfort, heavy and prolonged bleeding.