Complications of abortion : Becoming parents is the most special moment for every couple. They prepare a lot for it. However, sometimes, due to certain conditions, doctors recommend abortion. According to the law on medical termination of pregnancy, doctors can only perform this procedure if they believe that the life of the mother and the child is in danger. In such a situation, abortion is performed to save the woman’s life. But abortion also carries many risks. If no precautions are taken, the problems can get worse. Quite often, even a living fetus can be born during an abortion. Know when this is possible…
Can a live fetus be born during an abortion?
Last year, similar cases had taken place in Mumbai, where in two to three months, in three cases of medical termination of pregnancy (MTP), women had given birth to live foetuses. In one case, the foetus was born alive following an abortion after 27 weeks of pregnancy. According to doctors, the possibility of a foetus being born alive during an abortion is very low, but it is not impossible either. This usually happens when the foetus is not completely removed during the abortion process or there is a complication during the abortion.
What are the chances of fetal survival?
The chance of fetal survival during an abortion depends on the timing of the pregnancy. If the abortion is performed during the first trimester, the chances of fetal survival are very low. However, if the abortion is performed during the second or third trimester, the chances of fetal survival increase.
What is the right way to abort?
According to health experts, methods of abortion have also been mentioned in the GR. According to this, when there is a third stage of pregnancy and an abortion has to be performed, then the gynecologist should administer an injection of 2 to 3 ml (15%) of potassium chloride into the heart of the fetus.
After this, after checking through ultrasound whether her heartbeat has stopped or not, an abortion should be performed. If this process is followed, there is no possibility of the fetus being born alive.
Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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