ately report symptoms such as fever, pain, bleeding,
contractions, leaking fluid, or foul discharge.
Depending upon gestational age, evacuation of
the uterus may be accomplished medically or surgically.
Ideally, the choice of delivery method should
be made by the parents based on personal preference.
Some women prefer surgical evacuation of the uterus
because the procedure is rapid and they may receive
a general anesthetic. Others choose induction of labor
so that they may experience labor and deliver an
intact fetus.