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Legal rights and responsibility for a child are permanently transferred from the birth parents to the child’s adoptive parents.

The method you choose might be influenced by a variety of things, including your general health, your lifestyle, your childbearing intentions, your risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection, whether you’re living with any intolerances or allergies, and others.

In Australia, where abortions are performed by highly qualified health care professionals in very hygenic conditions, a pregnancy termination is one of the safest medical procedures and complications are rare.

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On October 17 2018 the Termination of Pregnancy Bill was passed in parliament, decriminalising abortion. The Bill came into operation on 3 December 2018. This will allow women to make an informed decision about the termination of a pregnancy in consultation with their healthcare provider. It will also allow healthcare providers to deliver these services without fear of criminal proceedings.

This information contains an outline of each stage involved in a medication abortion. It is intended as a general guide only If you have any questions or want more detail, call a medication abortion provider directly. Providers can be found by clicking the Find a Service button at the bottom of this page.

There are a range of tests and screenings that you might be offered at different stages through your pregnancy. These are sometimes called antenatal tests, and sometimes called prenatal tests or screenings. These tests are performed to monitor the health and development of the fetus in utero, and can help detect any problems during it’s development. There are some that are routinely offered, and additional tests that some women may choose to utilise.

Learn practical counselling skills needed in the context of pregnancy options. It will enhance understanding of how to have these conversations with clients.