raskaudenkeskeytykset

Raskaudenkeskeytykset, commonly known as abortion, refers to the termination of a pregnancy. In Finland, the practice is regulated by law and requires a decision-making process based on specific criteria.

A woman can apply for a pregnancy termination during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy if she states that continuing the pregnancy would cause her significant hardship. This hardship can be due to various personal, social, economic, or health-related reasons. If the pregnancy has lasted longer than 12 weeks but less than 20 weeks, a termination can be granted if there are medical grounds, such as a serious risk to the woman's health or life, or if there is a significant risk of the fetus having a severe physical or mental disability.

After 20 weeks of gestation, a termination can only be performed if the fetus is deemed non-viable or if there is an extremely serious risk to the woman's life. The process typically involves consultations with healthcare professionals who assess the woman's situation and provide information about the available options and procedures. The decision is made by a physician, often with the input of a social worker or psychologist in certain circumstances. Access to safe and legal abortion is considered a part of reproductive healthcare.