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In Romania, according to the Penal Code, abortion is legal upon request during the first 14 weeks of pregnancy. After fourteen weeks of pregnancy, abortion is permitted if there is a medical/therapeutic reason for the abortion. While the majority of such abortions are performed within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy, the law allows for abortions to be performed even after 24 weeks for therapeutic reasons "in the interest of the mother or the fetus." For an abortion to be legal, it must be performed at a medical institution by a licensed physician.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_Romania Abortion in Romania]</ref> | In Romania, according to the Penal Code, abortion is legal upon request during the first 14 weeks of pregnancy. After fourteen weeks of pregnancy, abortion is permitted if there is a medical/therapeutic reason for the abortion. While the majority of such abortions are performed within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy, the law allows for abortions to be performed even after 24 weeks for therapeutic reasons "in the interest of the mother or the fetus." For an abortion to be legal, it must be performed at a medical institution by a licensed physician.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_Romania Abortion in Romania]</ref> | ||
Historically, Romanian abortion law has gone through many changes. In 1948, Romania became a communist state -- and, like many other communist states, Romania legalized abortion in 1957. At the time, the level of contraceptive use in Romania was very low, and up to 80% of pregnancies eventually resulted in abortion. Over time, | Historically, Romanian abortion law has gone through many changes. In 1948, Romania became a communist state -- and, like many other communist states, Romania legalized abortion in 1957. At the time, the level of contraceptive use in Romania was very low, and up to 80% of pregnancies eventually resulted in abortion. Over time, he government grew concerned about dwindling fertility rates, so the state took a natalist approach and criminalized abortion (except for very specific cases) in 1966. As a result, fertility rates grew in Romania, and the government promoted the image of the "superwoman," who managed to develop a large family while also participating in the work force. Under Romania's natalist laws, it was difficult to get a divorce, homosexuality and adultery were criminalized, and the government even fined or penalized women who did not have children. In this environment, a large clandestine abortion industry developed, and many women were subjected to unsafe procedures. Between 1965 and 1989, it's estimated that 9,000 women in Romania died due to botched abortions. These strict policies were finally reversed in 1990, after the fall of the communist government, and abortion is again available upon request in Romania today.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_Romania Abortion in Romania]</ref> | ||
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