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Article L2212-1 of the French Public Health Code

A pregnant woman who does not wish to continue her pregnancy may ask a doctor or midwife to terminate her pregnancy. This abortion may only be carried out before the end of the fourteenth week of pregnancy.

Everyone must be informed about abortion methods and has the right to choose one freely.

All health professionals are responsible for providing this information within the scope of their competence and in compliance with the professional rules applicable to them.

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Article L2212-1

La femme enceinte qui ne veut pas poursuivre une grossesse peut demander à un médecin ou à une sage-femme l’interruption de sa grossesse. Cette interruption ne peut être pratiquée qu’avant la fin de la quatorzième semaine de grossesse.

Toute personne doit être informée sur les méthodes abortives et a le droit d’en choisir une librement.

Cette information incombe à tout professionnel de santé dans le cadre de ses compétences et dans le respect des règles professionnelles qui lui sont applicables.

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