Safe & Legal Abortions in Mumbai
Abortion is legal in India under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, and can be carried out up to 20 weeks of pregnancy — and up to 24 weeks for certain categories of women — by a registered doctor. There are two methods: a medical abortion using tablets, suitable in early pregnancy, and a short surgical procedure for later stages. Dr. Poonam Nautiyal provides confidential MTP consultations in Mumbai, with an ultrasound first to date the pregnancy accurately and decide which method is safe for you.
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What safe & legal abortions involves
This is a decision that belongs to you, and the role of a doctor is to make sure whatever you decide is done safely and privately. The first step is always an ultrasound, because how many weeks pregnant you are determines which method is safe — and this is the single most important reason not to take abortion tablets bought without a prescription, which is both unsafe and illegal. An ectopic pregnancy, for example, looks like an ordinary early pregnancy on a test but is dangerous and needs entirely different treatment. Consultations are private, your information is not shared, and you will not be lectured. Follow-up matters as much as the procedure: a short review visit confirms everything has completed properly.
What this includes
- Completely confidential and non-judgemental consultation.
- Medical abortion using tablets, where the pregnancy is early enough.
- Short surgical procedure where tablets are not appropriate.
- Follow-up to confirm the process is complete, plus contraception advice if you want it.
Frequently asked questions
Is abortion legal in India?
Yes. Under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act it is legal up to 20 weeks, and up to 24 weeks for certain categories of women, when carried out by a registered medical practitioner. Married and unmarried women have the same access.
Will my family be told?
No. Consultations are confidential. For an adult woman, your consent alone is what is required — the law does not require your husband's or your parents' permission.
Is a medical abortion painful?
It involves cramping similar to a heavy period, sometimes stronger, along with heavy bleeding. Pain relief is prescribed, and you are told exactly what is normal and what warrants calling immediately.
How soon can I get back to normal?
Most women return to ordinary, non-strenuous activity within one to two days. Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for about a week, and attend the follow-up visit even if you feel completely fine.
Related care
- Obstetrics & GynaecologyObstetrics and gynaecology is the medical speciality covering pregnancy and childbirth on one side, and women's reproductive health on the other.
- Pre Pregnancy CounsellingPre-pregnancy counselling is a medical consultation you have before trying to conceive, to make sure your body is ready for a healthy pregnancy.
- PCOS ManagementPolycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS, also commonly called PCOD in India) is a hormonal condition in which the ovaries do not release an egg regularly, causing irregular or missed periods, weight gain, acne, excess facial or body hair, and difficulty conceiving.