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Abortion

Women in the Netherlands may terminate their pregnancy, for example, if they have an unwanted pregnancy or for medical reasons. Under the law, an abortion may be performed up to the time when the foetus is viable outside the mother’s body. This is generally taken to mean the 24th week of the pregnancy.

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  • What is the time limit for having an abortion?
  • Do I need my parents’ consent for an abortion?
  • I am thinking about getting an abortion. What should I do?
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