jjbs90

jjbs90 t1_j1xm31s wrote

This is 1000% not true in NH. Sure, say something vaguely suicidal to an ER doc and once you’re medically cleared you are off to the psych ED. You then get a mental health clinician evaluation - and if there is any concern of imminent harm to self or others an IEA is filled out. The person get a hearing in front of a judge. Involuntary admissions are decided by the NH state court. You can find more info here: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/about-dhhs/locations-facilities/new-hampshire-hospital/nhh-involuntary-admissions

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jjbs90 t1_iwwcd5q wrote

Hell no. The only “abortions” that occur after 24 weeks in NH are for fatal fetal anomaly. In other words, the fetus will not be able to survive outside the uterus OR may die even before the natural process of labor and can place the mother at risk of sepsis, fatal clotting issues, amniotic fluid embolisms, etc. These are more often called inductions of labor because they are done within a hospital under careful medical monitoring of the mother because her health could also be at risk during the process. The fetus is birthed intact. If the parents wish to spend time with the baby they do (I’ve never seen any of them say no as these babies are very much desired- just will not survive very long once birthed).

It’s not at all like women just stroll in beyond fetal viability and go through the joint like a chop shop. In all my years having worked in this field I have never come across what these people call “late term abortions” or “live birth abortions”. My colleagues would say the same.

Source: I’m a CNM

Edit to add this link: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-northern-new-england/campaigns/new-hampshire-abortion-law

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