There are cases, such as “genetic or isolated structural abnormalities in which essential structures do not develop properly,” in which survivability is poor and patients may choose to end their pregnancies or give birth with palliative care options, the ACOG notes. Pregnancies that are deemed unviable regardless of gestational age include tubal ectopic pregnancies and early pregnancy loss, according to the ACOG, which can be deadly for the pregnant person. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law in his state that banned abortion at six weeks while President Donald Trump has suggested the legislation was “too harsh.”Ĭlinicians use ultrasound results and measure pregnancy hormone levels in order to determine “whether a pregnancy is viable beyond the first trimester,” according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Pence told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer back in March that he would support legislation restricting abortion to six weeks of pregnancy.
He also backs federal legislation limiting the procedure and has called on other 2024 GOP candidates to support a 15-week national abortion ban. Pence strongly opposes abortion and has been perhaps the most outspoken Republican candidate about the issue as many of his GOP rivals have avoided staking out a clear position on abortion.ĭuring a CNN town hall in Iowa last month, Pence said he supports a federal abortion ban including exceptions for rape, incest, and life of the mother. And then they had a healthy pregnancy and a healthy delivery.”Ī Pence adviser told CNN that the former vice president’s position still allows for exceptions for life of the mother. “I just have heard so many stories over the years of courageous women and families who were told that their unborn child would not go to term or would not survive. I don’t apologize for it,” Pence told the AP in a recent interview. Former Vice President Mike Pence said abortion should be banned when a pregnancy is not viable, according to the Associated Press.
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