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Couples Who Miscarry Will be Eligible for Paid Leave Under New Zealand Bill
New Zealand’s moves to care for women suffering miscarriages comes amid efforts to expand access to abortion.
New Zealand’s moves to care for women suffering miscarriages comes amid efforts to expand access to abortion.
Under the proposal, pregnancies more than 20 weeks into pregnancy would require a health practitioner to believe with reason that the abortion is “appropriate” given the women’s physical and mental health and well-being.
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