Abortionists opt for dismemberment abortions (otherwise known as dilation and
evacuation abortions) during the second trimester or later. At these stages,
the child has developed too much for the abortion pill or vacuum aspiration
methods to be effective.
Dismemberment abortions involve an abortionist reaching into a mother's womb
through her dilated cervix with metal forceps. The abortionist uses these
forceps to tear the arms and legs from the unborn child's body and crush the
child's skull.
“Dismemberment abortion for nontherapeutic or elective reasons is a barbaric
practice, dangerous for the mother, and demeaning to the medical profession,”
Gov. Gianforte said during a bill signing ceremony. “House Bill 721 makes
clear that it has no place in Montana.”
The 24-week ban would have required abortion businesses to perform ultrasounds
on any women who seek abortions to confirm that the child is not viable. The
abortion business would need to keep written documentation confirming the
child isn't viable.
