The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy.
This is called ‘termination of pregnancy’
Some conditions that necessitate pregnancy termination;
Fetal Abnormalities: There are some tests in the second trimester of pregnancy, including blood work and amniocentesis (testing of the amniotic fluid.)
Chromosomal abnormalities, that can affect the child’s well-being, (trisomy 13, trisomy 18, Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, Tay-Sachs disease, and Potter’s Syndrome.)
Birth defects; certain forms of spina bifida, meningocele, kidney abnormalities, heart defects, and anencephaly.
Hydrocephalus (cerebral spinal fluid builds in the brain)
Premature rupture of the membranes (your water breaks too early)
Impending miscarriage
Maternal health issues.