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  2. Labor induction - Wikipedia

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    The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has recommended against elective induction before 39 weeks if there is no medical indication and the cervix is unfavorable. [14] One recent study indicates that labor induction at term (41 weeks) or post-term reduces the rate of caesarean section by 12%, and also reduces fetal death. [15]

  3. Late termination of pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    Canada: During the year 2019, approximately 87% of abortions occurred by 12 weeks, with 1.17% occurring after 21 weeks. [26] England and Wales: In 2015, 8% of abortions occurred after 12 weeks; 0.1% occurred at or over 24 weeks. [27] New Zealand: In 2003, 2.03% of induced abortions were done between weeks 16 and 19, and 0.56% were done over 20 ...

  4. Postterm pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    Postterm – ≥ 42 weeks + 0 days of gestation (> 293 days from the first day of last menstrual period, or > 13 days from the estimated due date) Late term – 41 weeks + 0 days to 41 weeks + 6 days of gestation; Full term – 39 weeks + 0 days to 40 weeks + 6 days of gestation; Early term – 37 weeks + 0 days to 38 weeks + 6 days of gestation

  5. Childbirth - Wikipedia

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    Induced births and elective cesarean before 39 weeks can be harmful to the neonate as well as harmful or without benefit to the mother. Therefore, many guidelines recommend against non-medically required induced births and elective cesarean before 39 weeks. [80]

  6. Abortion - Wikipedia

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    In 2003, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 26% of reported legal induced abortions in the United States were known to have been obtained at the end of 6 weeks of gestation or less, 18% at 7 weeks, 15% at 8 weeks, 18% at 9 through 10 weeks, 10% at 11 through 12 weeks, 6% at 13 through 15 weeks, 4% at 16 through ...

  7. Man Gives Birth After He Was Induced At 37 Weeks - AOL

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  8. Preterm birth - Wikipedia

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    Preterm birth, also known as premature birth, is the birth of a baby at fewer than 37 weeks gestational age, as opposed to full-term delivery at approximately 40 weeks. [1] Extreme preterm [ 2 ] is less than 28 weeks, very early preterm birth is between 28 and 32 weeks, early preterm birth occurs between 32 and 34 weeks, late preterm birth is ...

  9. Abortion law in the United States by state - Wikipedia

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    Abortion is legal in Massachusetts up to 24 weeks of pregnancy. After 24 weeks, abortions may only be performed if a licensed physician determines it to be medically necessary. [107] Parental consent is required for minors under the age of 16. [108] In December 2020, the Massachusetts state legislature enshrined abortion rights into state law ...