Which term describes an induced abortion performed when the mother no longer wishes to continue the pregnancy, before 24 weeks?

Which term describes an induced abortion performed when the mother no longer wishes to continue the pregnancy, before 24 weeks?

• A. Induced abortion
• B. Elective abortion
• C. Late term abortion
• D. Therapeutic Abortion

Answer: (B)

The situation is describing a voluntary termination chosen by the pregnant person without a medical reason needing termination. This is called an elective abortion, which refers to abortion performed at the individual’s request before viability (often before about 24 weeks). The broader term induced abortion just means any intentional termination, but when the termination is requested by the mother for nonmedical reasons, it’s specifically labeled elective. In contrast, a therapeutic abortion is done for medical reasons to protect the mother’s health or due to fetal anomalies, and late term abortions refer to later stages of pregnancy, typically after viability.

The situation is describing a voluntary termination chosen by the pregnant person without a medical reason needing termination. This is called an elective abortion, which refers to abortion performed at the individual’s request before viability (often before about 24 weeks). The broader term induced abortion just means any intentional termination, but when the termination is requested by the mother for nonmedical reasons, it’s specifically labeled elective. In contrast, a therapeutic abortion is done for medical reasons to protect the mother’s health or due to fetal anomalies, and late term abortions refer to later stages of pregnancy, typically after viability.