Patient's question:
My friend found out she is pregnant for 5 months, but she doesn't want the baby. Can she have an abortion at 5 and a half months pregnant?Doctor's answer:
Your friend has been pregnant for more than five months. If she does not want the child, she can consider an abortion. At this stage, the fetus has already developed and formed, so the abortion process is similar to a normal childbirth. It requires hospitalization and an induced labor surgery. Generally, an induced labor requires an abortion license issued by the local family planning department before the hospital can admit her. It is recommended to go to a regular hospital for induced labor.