These are the two clauses that were added:
6. A notice that an ultrasound shall be performed at the time of the appointment for the abortion procedure to more accurately determine gestation age and further protect the health of the mother; and
7. An offer to view the ultrasound image at the appointment for the abortion procedure. If the woman chooses to view the ultrasound image, it shall be provided to her in a respectful and understandable manner, without prejudice and intended to give the woman the opportunity to make an informed choice.
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To further protect the health of the mother. That’s pretty much wraps it all up right there.
Women are capable of electing for an abortion, but when it comes to their health, better let someone else determine the real gestation age (because you’re probably lying) by forcing you to undergo an ultrasound, because obviously the doctor knows more about your body than you, all under this pseudo-altruistic guise of just trying to look out for the mother’s health.
