AdvertisementAt 18 weeks pregnant, she faced an immense decision with just days to make itOctober 27, 2022Selena Simmons-DuffinfacebookEmailKarla Renée was 18 weeks into her pregnancy when she and her husband Sam learned that the fetus had a serious genetic anomaly that could lead to severe physical and mental disabilities. They were faced with an enormous and pressing decision. In North Carolina, where they live, the current law forbids abortion after 20 weeks gestational age. (Max Posner/NPR)