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As stated in the law, "If, after the consultations provided for in articles L. 2212-3 and L. 2212-4, the woman renews her request for a termination of pregnancy, the physician must request a written confirmation from her; he may only accept this confirmation after the expiration of a week following the first request of the woman, except when the term of twelve weeks risks being passed. This confirmation can only occur after the expiration of a delay of two days following the discussion provided for in article L. 2212-4; this delay may be included in that of the week provided for above."<ref>[http://worldabortionlaws.com/map/ World Abortion Laws: France]</ref> | As stated in the law, "If, after the consultations provided for in articles L. 2212-3 and L. 2212-4, the woman renews her request for a termination of pregnancy, the physician must request a written confirmation from her; he may only accept this confirmation after the expiration of a week following the first request of the woman, except when the term of twelve weeks risks being passed. This confirmation can only occur after the expiration of a delay of two days following the discussion provided for in article L. 2212-4; this delay may be included in that of the week provided for above."<ref>[http://worldabortionlaws.com/map/ World Abortion Laws: France]</ref> | ||
In terms of facilities and physicians, physicians are not required to perform voluntary abortions. However, if they refuse to offer services, they must inform prospective patients of facilities/physicians that will perform abortions. Note that abortions may only take place in health facilities, public hospitals or private hospitals. The only exception is if an agreement has been made between the practitioner or a center for family education, family planning or a health center, and legal facilities will be determined by the State Council.<ref>[http://worldabortionlaws.com/map/ World Abortion Laws: France]</ref> | In terms of facilities and physicians, physicians are not required to perform voluntary abortions. However, if they refuse to offer services, they must inform prospective patients of facilities/physicians that will perform abortions. Note that abortions may only take place in health facilities, public hospitals or private hospitals. The only exception is if an agreement has been made between the practitioner or a center for family education, family planning or a health center, and legal facilities will be determined by the State Council.<ref>[http://worldabortionlaws.com/map/ World Abortion Laws: France]</ref> | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
If you are seeking an abortion in France, you should first visit a | If you are seeking an abortion in France, you should first visit a physician, a gynecologist or a midwife. They will give you a counseling session (which is optional if you're an adult) and a medical certificate and order an ultrasound scan (to date the pregnancy). Then, you'll need to renew your request on a second appointment. They can usually speed up the process if you're close to the 12 week gestation deadline. | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||