Late termination of pregnancy

Late termination of pregnancy (also referred to as late-term abortion) describes the termination of pregnancy by induced abortion during a late stage of gestation. "Late", in this context, is not precisely defined, and different medical publications use varying gestational age thresholds. In 2015 in the United States, about 1.3% of abortions took place after the 21st week, and less than 1% occur after 24 weeks.

Late termination of pregnancy

Late termination of pregnancy (also referred to as late-term abortion) describes the termination of pregnancy by induced abortion during a late stage of gestation. "Late", in this context, is not precisely defined, and different medical publications use varying gestational age thresholds. In 2015 in the United States, about 1.3% of abortions took place after the 21st week, and less than 1% occur after 24 weeks.