"In Roe, we used the term "viable," properly we thought, to signify the point at which the fetus is "potentially able to live outside the mother's womb, albeit with artificial aid," and presumably capable of "meaningful life outside the mother's womb," 410 U.S. at 410 U. S. 160, 410 U. S. 163. We noted that this point "is usually placed" at about seven months or 28 weeks, but may occur earlier. Id. at 410 U. S. 160."
January 1, 1970