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gestation

noun as in process of early development

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Babies born preterm, defined as less than 37 weeks of gestation, often have long-term health issues well into adulthood, including intellectual and developmental disabilities.

About 10% of all births worldwide are classified as preterm, which occurs when a baby is born before 37 weeks gestation.

Florida’s post-Dobbs abortion law makes it a felony to perform or actively participate in an abortion six weeks after gestation.

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As it stands, Pennsylvania allows abortion up to 24 weeks of gestation, or later if there is a medical emergency that necessitates pregnancy termination.

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Currently, Florida’s post-Dobbs abortion law makes it a felony to perform or actively participate in an abortion six weeks after gestation.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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