From what I know from working and volunteering with women's health clinics, many of the complications that jeopardize the health of the mother are after the fetus becomes viable. Basically, a late-term fetus puts an amazing amount of stress on the vital organs, etc. of the mother---which could be a life or death issue if serious complications come about.
I know what goes on in late-term abortions (and early-term ones, too), and I don't like it. I just know that sometimes, it's the only thing that can be done. I will give that choice to the mother and her doctor--and not to some politician.
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