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Is it permissible to abort a fetus at 25 days of gestation if the mother has diabetes and is taking medications that are not allowed during pregnancy?

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If the pregnancy is in its early stage (within the first forty days) and a trustworthy, specialized female doctor advises that abortion is necessary to prevent a certain harm, then abortion is permissible. However, abortion out of fear of hardship in raising children or to suffice with a certain number of children is not permissible.

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