t 16 weeks of pregnancy , abortion becomes more
             difficult. One method that can be used during this period is called
             dilation and evacuation. Which requires greater dilation of the cervix
             than other methods. It also requires the use of suction of a large curette
             and a grasping tool called a forceps to remove the fetus. Dilation and
             evacuation are complicated procedures because of the size of the fetus
             and the thinner wall, which usually stretch to accommodate a growing
             fetus. Bleeding in the uterus often occurs. Dilation and evacuation must
             be performed under general anesthesia in a clinic or hospital. It is
             typically used in the first weeks of the second trimester but can be
             performed up to the 24th week of pregnancy. Intact dilation and
             extraction, also referred to as a partial birth abortion, consists of partially
             removing the fetus from the uterus through the vaginal canal, feet first,
             and using suction to remove the brain and spinal fluid from the skull.
             The skull is then collapsed to allow complete removal of the fetus from
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