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Originally Posted by PhoenixAlive
[/color]Dilation and Evacuation (D&E): between 13 to 24 weeks after LMP
This surgical abortion is done during the second trimester of pregnancy. At this point in pregnancy, the fetus is too large to be broken up by suction alone and will not pass through the suction tubing. In this procedure, the cervix must be opened wider than in a first trimester abortion. This is done by inserting numerous thin rods made of seaweed a day or two before the abortion. Once the cervix is stretched open the doctor pulls out the fetal parts with forceps. The fetus' skull is crushed to ease removal. A sharp tool (called a curette) is also used to scrape out the contents of the uterus, removing any remaining tissue.
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For a 10 year old girl though, the fetus would be much smaller than normal even at almost 18 weeks (I'm assuming). Wouldn't it be possible that they might be able to use the procedure for those under 13 weeks?
I do agree with your idea about waiting until the baby is viable, as long as it doesn't pose any significant health and mental risks for the girl to wait that long. The doctors say that she is healthy, but I can't imagine that she is actually coping with this. Are they actually considering that option though or are they planning on waiting for her to actually give birth? Or at least go into labour and then give her a C-section.