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Translations:New Zealand/55/en
The abortion pill is only permitted during the first 9 weeks of pregnancy. If you're 9-14 weeks of pregnant, you will need to have a surgical abortion. This is considered a minor procedure and you'll usually be awake. If you're 14-19 weeks pregnant, you can have a surgical abortion under general anesthesia (asleep). If you are more than 14 weeks pregnant and there is a fetal abnormality, doctors can do an early induction of labor. If you're 20-24 weeks pregnant, you probably need to travel to Australia to receive an abortion, unless you fit under the criteria for up to 20 weeks.[1]