Abortion Law in Mauritius
It is illegal for a woman to have an abortion in Mauritius unless her life is at risk from the continuation of the pregnancy. The doctor who is performing the abortion must speak with the Medical Council before the procedure. Besides, he must obtain permission from the Solicitor General before performing the abortion.
A woman who has an illegal abortion can face up to ten years in prison. The punishment stays same even for anyone who performs the abortion or supplies the means with which to have an abortion. For instance, illegal abortion pills suppliers also undergo imprisonment for up to 10 years and/or heavy fine or both.
The government has put forth several family planning initiatives in order to reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies. And therefore the law is trying to bring down the number of abortions. However, with legal restrictions on abortion in Mauritius, women often resort to unsafe abortion methods. The problem with such attempts is that these methods are unsafe and can result in life-threatening conditions. While this seems to be working, estimates say there are over 3,000 unsafe abortions in Mauritius each year.
Unsafe Abortions in Mauritius
Unsafe abortions in Mauritius often result in hospitalization or death. While the maternal mortality rate in Mauritius is on the decline, still dozens of women die every year due to pregnancy and abortion related complications. Many others may go unreported. There are also hundreds of cases each year of women who seek medical attention due to complications from unsafe abortions.
The quickest available abortion method available is getting abortion pills from illegal suppliers. However, this not only carries the risk of being sentenced to prison but there are also significant health risks. Some risks are short-term while many others are long-term. Chronic Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), infertility, ectopic pregnancy rupture, internal injury, damage to internal organs and even death are a few examples.
Even if taken correctly which is rare, the pills can cause severe bleeding and incomplete abortion. Both of these complications require medical attention which runs the risk of the abortion discovery.
A more dangerous method is to have a surgical abortion by an unprofessional without proper knowledge, certification and even training. Besides, these abortions happen in unsanitary conditions without proper medicines and management. These abortion practices can lead to hemorrhaging, infection, uterine perforation and even death.
Fortunately, there is a safer option for women in Mauritius and that is to have their abortion in Bangalore, India.
Abortions Abroad
For many women who are in need of an abortion in a country where abortion is illegal, the best option is to travel abroad. One such destination is India, where abortion is legal until 20 weeks of pregnancy, under specific patient circumstances.
The Abortion Clinic is located in Bangalore, India. It offers a safe, legal and confidential alternative to illegal abortions in Mauritius. The well-trained and caring staff is able to handle any abortion procedure and can prevent serious complications from occurring.
The state of the art technology and facilities offer a range of other services to make your experience seamless. The coordinator can help with travel arrangements, counselling and even contraceptive advice.
The Abortion Clinic in India is a much better option for women in Mauritius. It ensures that the woman will be able to have a safe abortion that will not have lasting complications.
