Complex sentence: It is customary to schedule abortions one week after the woman demands it as a "cool-off" period, but this delay can be shortened if the woman is getting close to the 12-week limit.
Split into simpler sentences: It is customary to schedule abortions one week after the woman demands it as a "cool-off" period. This delay can be shortened if the woman is getting close to the 12-week limit.