Abortion in the Federated States of Micronesia

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Abortion is illegal in the Federated States of Micronesia, except in cases where the pregnancy endangers the life of the mother. Even in these cases, the procedure must be approved by a panel of doctors and performed in a hospital. Women who seek abortions in the Federated States of Micronesia may face imprisonment, and those who provide abortions may also face criminal charges.


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