Therapeutic abortion

An abortion that is legal under state law.


An abortion which is carried out because the health of the mother is in danger.


Legal, induced abortion done for medical reasons, as when the pregnancy threatens the pregnant woman’s life.


An abortion that may be performed if the mother is at risk of serious physical or mental harm should her pregnancy continue, if the fetus is found to have serious abnormalities, or if rape is the cause of the pregnancy.


Abortion performed when the pregnancy endangers the mother’s mental or physical health or when the fetus has a known condition incompatible with life.


Ending a pregnancy due to essential health concerns for the mother.


 


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