Guidelines for Safe Termination of PregnancyAccording to Gestational Age
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Gestational Age (Weeks)
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Method
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Service
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Less than
9
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MVA
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- Service available at clinics and hospitals Method MVA
- No overnight stay completed within the same day
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Medication
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- Medication use requires two visits 2 times take the first pill at the clinic and use another set the next day
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Between
9-12
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MVA
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- Service available at clinics and hospitals Method MVA
- No overnight stay completed within the same day
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Medication
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- Medication use requires two visits 2 times take the first pill at the clinic and use another set the next day
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Between
12-24
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Medication
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- Service available at hospitals due to the need for an overnight stay 1-3 nights
- Service not available at clinics due to no overnight stay
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More than
24
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Not available
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- More than 24 weeks is considered premature birth
- Termination of pregnancy at this stage is dangerous to health and life
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Those with unplanned pregnancy issues can call 1663 for consultation to coordinate safe pregnancy termination services.
