The procedure is simply an early Caesarean section. After an incision is made through the abdomen and uterus, the unborn child is lifted out and allowed to die. The risks are the same as for a normal Caesarean section. This synthetic hormone is administered via injection or suppository. It causes powerful uterine contractions similar to labor.
Live births are a common result.
Possible risks include convulsions, vomiting, and cardiac arrest. This is followed by a prostaglandin induction. A strong salt solution is then injected, which poisons the fetus and badly burns the lungs and skin. The child is usually delivered within 24 hours. This method is rarely used any more, since it can present serious, even fatal risks to the mother.