Nurse Recounts Medically Necessary Abortion, Underscoring Patient Choice

A labor and delivery nurse from the US recently shared her experience with a patient who underwent a medically necessary abortion at 15 weeks due to a life-threatening infection. The nurse, who wishes to remain anonymous, explained that the patient, after struggling to conceive through IVF, developed chorioamnionitis, a serious uterine infection. "At 15 weeks, the baby was two months away from viability," the nurse stated, explaining the medical decision to induce labor. The nurse emphasized that the patient's choice was made in a situation of extreme medical urgency. The nurse's account underscores the complexities of abortion access and the need for clear, compassionate guidelines in cases of medical necessity. The experience highlights the emotional toll on both the patient and the healthcare provider, emphasizing the importance of supportive care in such difficult situations.