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Abortion, Partial Birth: Preparation
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Medical preparation for D&X involves an outpatient visit to administer medications, such as laminaria,to cause the cervix to begin dilating.
In addition, preparation may involve fulfilling local legal requirements, such as a mandatory waiting period, counseling, or an informed consent procedure reviewing stages of fetal development, childbirth, alternative abortion methods, and adoption.
— Stefanie B. N. Dugan, M.S.
