Section 146C.1 – Definitions.

146C.1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Abortion” means the termination of a human pregnancy with the intent other than to produce a live birth or to remove a dead fetus. 2. “Fetal heartbeat” means cardiac activity, the steady and repetitive rhythmic contraction of the fetal heart within the […]

Section 146C.2 – Abortion prohibited — detectable fetal heartbeat.

146C.2 Abortion prohibited — detectable fetal heartbeat. 1. Except in the case of a medical emergency or when the abortion is medically necessary, a physician shall not perform an abortion unless the physician has first complied with the prerequisites of chapter 146A and has tested the pregnant woman as specified in this subsection, to determine […]