 It was only allowed once every 6 months, and no later than the 12th week of pregnancy except for health reasons.To increase the birth rate, the government restricted abortion for certain women in February 1968 by the Decree 188, which discouraged childless women and women with one or two children from having an abortion (although they could possibly have the procedure if they persisted).Only women with three or more children, or women over 45 years ago, had the right to an abortion on request.