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2020-03-20 14:38:54
Is medical termination possible if the pregnancy has crossed 23 weeks and if it is what is current law in India? I had unplanned pregnancy due to irregular periods and I already have diabetes and thyroid and have taken certain medications unknowingly.
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Answered2020-03-20 14:43:53

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India has relaxed the medical termination of pregnancyto 24 weeks

Answered2020-03-20 14:43:26

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If pregnancy is healthy and baby doesn't have anomaly.. Termination is not possible.. Law relaxed till 24 weeks only under special circumstances...

Answered2020-03-20 14:45:06

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