Abortion in Barbados
Abortion in Barbados
Abortion (/əˈbɔːrʃən/) is a medical or surgical procedure that ends a pregnancy. In Barbados, the laws and regulations surrounding abortion are unique and complex.
Etymology
The term "abortion" comes from the Latin abortio, which means "to produce prematurely". The term is used in medical contexts to refer to the termination of a pregnancy before the fetus is capable of independent life.
Legal Status
In Barbados, abortion is legal up to 12 weeks of pregnancy under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act of 1983. After 12 weeks, abortions are only permitted if the woman's life is at risk, or if there is a risk of grave permanent injury to her physical or mental health.
Procedure
Abortion procedures in Barbados can be either medical or surgical. A medical abortion involves taking medication to end the pregnancy, while a surgical abortion involves a minor operation. The type of procedure used often depends on how far along the pregnancy is.
Related Terms
- Pregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body.
- Medical Abortion: A type of abortion that is induced by medication.
- Surgical Abortion: A type of abortion that is performed through a minor surgical procedure.
- Termination of Pregnancy: Another term for abortion, often used in legal and medical contexts.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abortion in Barbados
- Wikipedia's article - Abortion in Barbados
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