Abortion in the Netherlands

Overview

• Women in the Netherlands have the right to terminate a pregnancy.
• Reasons for abortion may include unwanted pregnancy or medical reasons.
• Legal abortions are permitted until the fetus is viable outside the mother's body, generally up to the 24th week of pregnancy.

Key Information

Time Limit for Abortion

• Abortions can be performed up to the 24th week of pregnancy, when the fetus is considered viable outside the womb.

Considerations for Abortion

• The website provides guidance for individuals considering abortion: What to do if considering abortion.

Government Resources

Ministry Responsible

• The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport oversees abortion regulations in the Netherlands.

Additional Services

• The website offers various services such as contact information, RSS feeds, and a sitemap for navigation.

Legal and Privacy Information

• The site includes legal information such as copyright, privacy policy, cookies, and accessibility.

Language Availability

• The website is available in multiple languages: English, Nederlands, Papiamento, and Papiamentu.

Contact and Support

• Contact details and support are available on the site for further assistance.