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Being five weeks pregnant will it be safe to have an abortion and by which method. had csection abt a year ago.my baby is 14 months?

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Dr. Bruce J. Stringer answered

Specializes in Radiology

Earlier is better: The procedure is best done early. But abortion at virtually any stage is safer for the mother than carrying a pregnancy to term.

Answered 9/29/2016

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