What is an abortion?
Q: What is an abortion?
A: An abortion is when a pregnancy is ended early, without the natural birth of the child.
Q: How long does it usually take for a developing human to grow and be born?
A: It usually takes about thirty-nine weeks for a developing human to grow and be born.
Q: What are the two stages of development during pregnancy?
A: During pregnancy, the developing human is called an embryo for the first eight weeks and a fetus for the rest of the pregnancy.
Q: What happens in an induced abortion?
A: In an induced abortion, humans choose to end the pregnancy before birth takes place.
Q: What is a complete abortion?
A: A complete abortion occurs when the embryo or fetus comes out of the womb.
Q: What is a missed abortion?
A: A missed abortion occurs when the embryo or fetus remains inside the womb.
Q: Are there any exceptions that permit induced abortions in certain countries?
A: Yes, some countries have exceptions that permit induced abortions in cases such as family incest, rape, severe disabilities in fetuses or risks to mother's health.
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