What is a botched abortion?
A botched abortion is the lay term for a abortion being attempted in which complications occur from caustic burning of the reproductive tract (vagina, cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes) from bleech, turpentine, lysol, to laceration or tearing of the cervix, or perforation of the uterus, damage to the bowel or bladder with use of blunt or sharp instruments, knitting needles, forceps, glass, catheters, etc. Jumping off stairs or a roof and even being kicked in the stomach to attempt to separate the placenta from the wall of the uterus lead to uterine perforation lead to detrimental results. Not to mention incomplete abortions which lead to sepsis and severe hemorrhage.
