By the 16th week of pregnancy the baby can hear noises and responds to touch through the uterine wall. Your baby is about the size of a lime, about 2 inches long. His face is beginning to take shape and although his skin is still transparent, he is growing at an amazing rate!

At 20 weeks, your baby is larger than an avocado! Her heart is pumping over 25 quarts of blood every day. Although abortions are still performed this far into pregnancy, it is important to know that babies born this early have survived!

Abortion is not a simple procedure. It may carry serious emotional and physical consequence, and should be considered carefully before a decision is reached to go forward with abortion. If you are considering abortion, it is important to know all the facts about the procedure.

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