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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Nepal, abortion is | In Nepal, abortion is legally available upon request for up to 12 weeks of gestation. This means that, for all women, they can obtain an abortion for nearly all reasons during this period. Furthermore, younger women should be turned away or discriminated against because of their age.<ref>[http://asap-asia.org/blog/10-things-you-should-know-about-abortion-service-in-nepal/#sthash.N4ez5hnq.dpbs 10 Things To Know about Abortion Services in Nepal]</ref> However, it is illegal to request an abortion due to the sex of the child.<ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/4887/nepal--organizations-and-clinincs Women on Waves - Nepal: Organizations and clinics]</ref> After 18 weeks of gestation, abortion is only legal if the pregnancy in cases of rape or incest. It should be noted that, if any time in the pregnancy, a physician believes that an abortion is advisable, or if the pregnant woman's physical or mental health is at stake, or if there is serious risk of fetal malformation, an abortion can also be legally permitted.<ref>[http://asap-asia.org/blog/10-things-you-should-know-about-abortion-service-in-nepal/#sthash.N4ez5hnq.dpbs 10 Things To Know about Abortion Services in Nepal]</ref> | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* In Nepal, | * In Nepal, there are two main forms of abortion procedures: MVA-manual vacuum aspiration (also known as "surgical abortion") and MA, medical abortion (also known as "the abortion pill"). We'll discuss both options below: | ||
* [http://www.mariestopes.org.np/en/what-we-do/safe-abortion Marie Stopes Nepal]: | ** Manual-Vacuum Aspiration (also known as "MVA" or "surgical abortion") - This is a procedure that's available in Nepal. For more information on how it works, click [http://www.ipas.org/en/What-We-Do/Comprehensive-Abortion-Care/Elements-of-Comprehensive-Abortion-Care/MVA.aspx here]. | ||
* [http://www.fpan.org/ Family Planning Association of Nepal] | ** Medical Abortion (also known as "MA" or "the abortion pill") - This is when you use a combination of pills to induce abortion. In Nepal, it is performed within the first 9 weeks of gestation.<ref>[http://asap-asia.org/blog/10-things-you-should-know-about-abortion-service-in-nepal/#sthash.N4ez5hnq.dpbs 10 Things To Know about Abortion Services in Nepal]</ref> In Nepal, you can find this combination of pills (Misoprostol and Mifepristone), but they may be under different brand names. Typically, Misoprostol goes under the brand names Isovent, Misoprost, and Zitotec in Nepal.<ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/4887/nepal--organizations-and-clinincs Women on Waves - Nepal: Organizations and clinics]</ref> | ||
* You can find abortion services in all 75 districts of Nepal, including in mountainous and remote areas (in addition to Kathmandu and urban centers). The government of Nepal certifies the health facilities that perform abortions, and they also certify the trained health care providers. | |||
'''Useful Contacts/Resources:''' | |||
* [http://www.mariestopes.org.np/en/what-we-do/safe-abortion Marie Stopes Nepal]: This is an international health organization with clinics around the globe, specializing in sexual and reproductive health care. They often provide abortion services and, when they don't, they can often refer people to appropriate resources. For more information, you can call them on their Meri Saathi Free Helpline:16600119756 OR 9801119756(NCELL). Address: GPO Box No. 11254, Char Khal Adda, Dillibazar, Kathmandu | |||
* [http://www.fpan.org/ Family Planning Association of Nepal]: This is the official family planning organization in Nepal, which is associated with the government. They may be a good resource to learn about abortion policy, what's available, your rights, etc. | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
The cost of an abortion in Nepal will vary, largely depending on whether you seek out public or private health care services. If you visit a public Nepali hospital, the fee should be around Rs. 1000 (as of 2015). However, we're not sure if this fee only applies to Nepali nationals, or if it apples to all people who seek out care in public facilities. We're still trying to gather information on average costs for an abortion at a private clinic or hospital in Nepal.<ref>[http://asap-asia.org/blog/10-things-you-should-know-about-abortion-service-in-nepal/#sthash.N4ez5hnq.dpbs 10 Things You Should Know about Abortion Service in Nepal]</ref> | |||
==Advocacy & Counseling== | ==Advocacy & Counseling== | ||