The number of abortions performed in New Zealand decreased in 2013, according to this report. The number of abortions performed in New Zealand decreased in 2013, Statistics New Zealand said today. A total of 14,073 induced abortions were performed in New Zealand in 2013. This was 672 fewer than in 2012.

The use nonaspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory during pregnancy can double the risk of miscarriage. The association between the use of nonaspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory;drugs (NSAIDs) during pregnancy and the risk of spontaneous abortion remains unclear because of inconsistent research results and the lack of evidence for an effect due to speciic types or dosages of nonaspirin NSAIDs...

Bad timing is the most common reason for women seeking abortions at the Royal Women’s Hospital. The study, that is the first in Victoria to look at women who considered aborting unplanned pregnancies, analysed 3018 women seeking terminations between October 2006 and September 2007. Findings reveal that 1026, or 34 per cent, listed their primary...

This committee report canvasses a variety of views on the legislation but does not make any recommendation as to whether it should pass. The committee’s sole recommendation is that increased financial support be provided to improve sex education, make birth control measures more widely available, ensure independent professional counselling and greater social support for women...

Foreword The lack of national data on induced abortion in Australia represents a gap in health statistics. The AIHW’s Reproductive Health Indicators in Australia 2002 report included an indicator on induced abortions in Australia, but national data were not reported for it because data on induced abortion were not available on a routine basis Australia-wide.