Shalini Prasad Shalini Prasad Asked 7 months ago

How late can you terminate a down syndrome pregnancy?

This is a sensitive question, but I'm trying to understand the legal and medical aspects here. If a pregnancy is diagnosed with Down syndrome, how late into the pregnancy can a termination typically be considered in India?

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Shalini Misra Shalini Misra Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago
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I can only imagine how incredibly stressful this situation must be for you, my heart goes out to you. In India, the legal limit for termination is generally up to 24 weeks under the MTP Act. Please talk to a compassionate doctor who can guide you through the legal and medical steps clearly.

Aniket Kulkarni Aniket Kulkarni Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

We panicked so much during our screening tests last year too. Under Indian laws, termination is permitted up to 24 weeks, and sometimes beyond that with approval from a medical board if there are severe abnormalities. Take a deep breath and consult a good gynaecologist.

Mahesh Prasad Mahesh Prasad Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Yeh samay aapke parivar ke liye dukhdayi ho sakta hai, ishwar aapko shakti de. Kanoon ke mutabik 24 weeks tak ka samay hota hai aise faislo ke liye. Apne doctor se saari baatein khulkar samajh lijiye.

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Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

Nirmala Devi Nirmala Devi Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Aise bade maamlo mein koi bhi gharelu nuskha ya upaay kaam nahi aata. Isme kanooni aur medical niyam hote hain jo 24 weeks tak ki ijazat dete hain. Aap seedhe bade hospital ke achhe doctor se hi sampark karein.

Subramanian Iyer Subramanian Iyer Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Our elders always say to take a step back and think calmly during such difficult times. The legal limit in India is usually 24 weeks for such medical conditions. Ultimately, you should trust what your gynaecologist advises for your health and future.

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Farhana Yasmin Farhana Yasmin Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

This must be a very hard time for you. The limit is up to 24 weeks in India, but please get a proper evaluation done by your medical team as soon as possible.

Smita Gawde Smita Gawde Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Haan na, aise cases mein decision lena bahut mushkil hota hai. Legal limit toh 24 weeks ki hoti hai hamare yahan. Aap please bilkul deri mat kijiye aur doctor se sahi guidance le lijiye.

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