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Termination of pregnancy and termination of life in neonates

Sometimes a newborn child suffers from such serious conditions that the parents opt for termination of life in consultation with the doctor. The doctor must comply with due care criteria. Carefulness requirements also apply to terminations of pregnancy after more than 24 weeks of pregnancy. Termination of life is only allowed if the doctor complies with all requirements. Together, these requirements are known as the due care requirements for termination of life of newborns.