Should abortion term limits be adjusted to account for medical and personal circumstances, or should they remain fixed to a specific number of weeks?

Abortion term limits are a contentious issue, with most countries setting restrictions around the second trimester, often between 12 and 24 weeks. These limits aim to balance a woman’s right to choose with concerns for fetal viability. However, some argue that fixed limits do not consider individual medical or personal situations, such as delayed access to care, health risks to the mother, or cases of fetal abnormality identified later in pregnancy. On one hand, a flexible term limit could provide more compassionate options for those facing complex circumstances. On the other hand, opponents argue that extending term limits risks undermining agreed-upon points for fetal protection. The debate raises questions about bodily autonomy, medical ethics, and the role of the state in personal health decisions.