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Translations:Auckland/54/en
For an abortion to be legally performed, the pregnant woman needs a referral from her doctor. She also needs blood tests and ultrasounds. Furthermore, the abortion must be approved by two doctors, which are called "certifying consultants" in New Zealand. One of these doctors must be a gynecologist or obstetrician. Counseling is not mandatory (just optional). After 12 weeks of gestation, the abortion must be performed in a "licensed institution," which generally means a hospital. It's important to know that doctors are legally allowed to conscientiously object to performing or assisting in an abortion. They can also refuse to refer you for assessment.[1]