The abortionist inserts the instrument into the uterus, seizes a leg or other part of the body and, with a twisting motion, tears it from the baby's body. The spine must be snapped and the skull crushed in order to remove them from the womb. Body parts are then reassembled and counted to make certain that the entire baby has been removed from the womb. This is used after 16 weeks. A long needle is inserted through the mother's abdomen into the baby's sac.
Some fluid is removed and a strong salt solution is injected.
The uterus begins to contract, as in labor. Inc. Abortion, A Woman's Guide Pocket Book Press 1973. Hysterotomy Used mainly in the last three months of pregnancy, the womb is entered by surgery, as in a caesarean section. An incision is made through the abdomen. The fetus and placenta are removed, and the incision is closed with stitches.