Abortus
In Belgium, abortion is legally possible up to 12 weeks of pregnancy, which means until the 14th week after the first day of your last period. If necessary, the abortion centre will help to make the right decision. Once you have decided you prefer an abortion, there is an obligatory 6-day waiting period before the actual abortion takes place. This is in case you would change your mind.
The abortions is carried out by using the ‘abortion pill’ the second possibility is a minor surgical procedure called curettage. A doctor in the hospital or in the abortion centre will discuss the best procedure in your case.
Information, services and advice on abortion can be found at: