Abortion, as the name suggests, is to abort or end an unwanted pregnancy mid-gestation. While it is legally permissible until 20 weeks * in India, it must be performed only by a trained and experienced…
Frequently Asked Question
No. Only obstetric-gynecologists (OB-GYN) licensed under MTP Act can perform abortions in India.
A doctor performing abortion procedure must have the following qualifications:
MBBS; MS- Gynecology; MS- Obstetrics
MBBS; MS- Gynecology; MS- Obstetrics
Following are the grounds for abortion in India:
Grave risk to mother’s physical or mental health; Genetic abnormalities in the fetus; Failure of contraception (birth control); If the pregnancy is a result of sexual assault, such as rape (then the abortion is allowed until 24 weeks)
Grave risk to mother’s physical or mental health; Genetic abnormalities in the fetus; Failure of contraception (birth control); If the pregnancy is a result of sexual assault, such as rape (then the abortion is allowed until 24 weeks)
Abortion can be performed by both medicine and surgery. However, typically, abortion by medicine is feasible only until the first 8-9 weeks. If the pregnancy is identified more than 8-9 weeks or is diagnosed as a molar or ectopic pregnancy, a small surgery (D&C procedure) is performed.
Standard tests required before an abortion are:
Urine Test; Blood Test; Ultrasound
Urine Test; Blood Test; Ultrasound
