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Can Pregnancy Be Terminated After 21 Weeks?
hi am in 21 weeks of pregnancy . With recent ultrasound test amniocetesis test i found my baby has bilateral cleft lip and doctors say that the child might have genetic disorder too which can be confirmed only after delivery . is it possible for me to terminate the pregnancy right now ?
Tue, 1 Dec 2015
Hi,
A detailed ultrasound can help to know if the baby has other structural abnormalities. A fetal 2D echo of fetal heart can help see if baby has abnormalities of the heart .
Termination depends on which country you reside in. In India it is absolutely not allowed after 20 weeks.
The cells collected at amniocentesis can rule out any major genetic abnormality. Bilateral cleft lip can be surgically corrected after birth by a paediatric surgeon. Regular scan of the baby can help monitor if it is developing any abnormality.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
A detailed ultrasound can help to know if the baby has other structural abnormalities. A fetal 2D echo of fetal heart can help see if baby has abnormalities of the heart .
Termination depends on which country you reside in. In India it is absolutely not allowed after 20 weeks.
The cells collected at amniocentesis can rule out any major genetic abnormality. Bilateral cleft lip can be surgically corrected after birth by a paediatric surgeon. Regular scan of the baby can help monitor if it is developing any abnormality.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
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