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I explicitly said women should never be charged with a crime for seeking or attempting an abortion. I said doctors should be charged for performing an illegal abortion since they're directly harming the fetus. Doctors would know where this line is, which must meet be after the first 20 weeks or after the mother knows the gender, and is not medically necessary.
I'll say it again too be clear, mothers should never be charged with attempting to abort their own pregnancy. Ever.
It's a good thing I answer no to your question. Doctors can be charged with malpractice, and that's what I see this as, it's like euthanizing an unwilling patient (I'm in favor of legalizing consensual euthanasia and doctor assisted suicide though). The fetus hasn't consented and cannot consent, so doctors are responsible for preserving its life where possible.