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Iowa Code § 146E.1 Definitions.
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As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Abortion” means the termination of a human pregnancy with the intent other than to produce a live birth or to remove a dead fetus. 2. “Fetal heartbeat” means cardiac activity, the steady and repetitive rhythmic …
Iowa Code § 146E.2 Abortion — fetal heartbeat — exceptions.
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1. Except in the case of a medical emergency or fetal heartbeat exception, a physician shall not perform an abortion unless the physician has first complied with the prerequisites of chapter 146A and has tested the pregnant woman as specified in this subsection , to determine if …