What does “viability” mean?
Medically reviewed Aug 2020 by Robin Watkins, CNM, WHNP-BC
If you’re living in a state with an abortion ban, you’re probably wondering what viability means. Fetal viability is the point at which the fetus is likely to be able to live outside the uterus (with medical support). It usually occurs between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy.
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Last updated August 2020
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