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The gestational limit of 24 weeks is calculated in the following way: "Gestational limits are calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period, which is considered to occur two weeks prior to conception. Where laws specify that gestational age limits are calculated from the date of conception, these limits have been extended by two weeks."<ref>[http://worldabortionlaws.com/map/ World Abortion Laws: Singapore]</ref> | The gestational limit of 24 weeks is calculated in the following way: "Gestational limits are calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period, which is considered to occur two weeks prior to conception. Where laws specify that gestational age limits are calculated from the date of conception, these limits have been extended by two weeks."<ref>[http://worldabortionlaws.com/map/ World Abortion Laws: Singapore]</ref> | ||
Note that, in Singapore, there appears to be required counseling and 24-hour wait period before the abortion was performed. These laws were implemented in 1987. According to the UN Report, "In 1987, these regulations were amended to introduce mandatory counselling prior to and following the performance of an abortion. In addition, they require a pregnant woman to wait twenty-four hours after receiving the counselling until the abortion is performed unless performance of the abortion is immediately necessary to save the life or prevent grave permanent injury to the physical or mental health of the pregnant woman. Pre-abortion counselling is reportedly intended to provide women with information that may allow them to continue their pregnancy and post-abortion counselling to discourage them from seeking repeat abortions."<ref>[http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/abortion/profiles.htm UN Report: Abortion in Singapore]</ref> | Note that, in Singapore, there appears to be required counseling and 24-hour wait period (and other reports say 48-hour wait period) before the abortion was performed. These laws were implemented in 1987. According to the UN Report, "In 1987, these regulations were amended to introduce mandatory counselling prior to and following the performance of an abortion. In addition, they require a pregnant woman to wait twenty-four hours after receiving the counselling until the abortion is performed unless performance of the abortion is immediately necessary to save the life or prevent grave permanent injury to the physical or mental health of the pregnant woman. Pre-abortion counselling is reportedly intended to provide women with information that may allow them to continue their pregnancy and post-abortion counselling to discourage them from seeking repeat abortions."<ref>[http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/abortion/profiles.htm UN Report: Abortion in Singapore]</ref> | ||
Historically, Singapore was not always so liberal regarding abortion law. According to the UN Report, "Until 1969, abortion legislation in Singapore was based on British laws adopted in the nineteenth century. The performance of an abortion was in general a criminal act punishable under sections 312-316 of the Penal Code. However, an abortion was permitted if performed in good faith to preserve the life of the pregnant woman."<ref>[http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/abortion/profiles.htm UN Report: Abortion in Singapore]</ref> The abortion laws began to change in the 1970s to offer more general access. | Historically, Singapore was not always so liberal regarding abortion law. According to the UN Report, "Until 1969, abortion legislation in Singapore was based on British laws adopted in the nineteenth century. The performance of an abortion was in general a criminal act punishable under sections 312-316 of the Penal Code. However, an abortion was permitted if performed in good faith to preserve the life of the pregnant woman."<ref>[http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/abortion/profiles.htm UN Report: Abortion in Singapore]</ref> The abortion laws began to change in the 1970s to offer more general access. | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
Misoprostol (the abortion pill) is available under the names Misel and Cytotec. | |||
* [http://www.sppa.org.sg/ Singapore Planned Parenthood Association (SPPA)]: Block 3A, Holland Close #01-55, Singapore 272003, Singapore, Tel: +65+65 6775 8981 , +65 67751174 , Hotline (+65 1800 775 8582), Fax: +65+65 6776 8296. | |||
* [http://www.sgh.com.sg/Pages/default.aspx Singapore General Hospital]: Outram Rd, Singapore 169608, Local / Singapore Patients: +65 6321 4377, Overseas Referral: +65 6326 5656, Email: ims@singhealth.com.sg. | |||
* [http://www.kkh.com.sg/Pages/Home.aspx KK Women's and Children's Hospital]: 100 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 229899, Phone: +65 6225 5554 | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
"It costs about SGD $12 - 15 to get referred to gynaecological services at a public hospital for abortion services. It will cost about SGD $35 - $40 for first consult in a public hospital. In general, the costs for an abortion in public hospitals will be much less (about SGD $500) than in private hospitals."<ref>[http://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/5137/abortion-law-singapore Abortion Law: Singapore]</ref> | |||
==Advocacy & Counseling== | ==Advocacy & Counseling== | ||