The Overturning of Roe v. Wade
In 1973, the Supreme Court ruled it a constitutional right for women to receive elective abortions. In June 2022, the Supreme Court overruled this 1973 decision and now the power to decide on abortion laws was handed back to the people of each state.
If Considering Abortion in Indiana
Much has changed this year when it comes to abortion access in the U.S. So what does this mean for Indiana? As of September 15th, Indiana’s abortion laws shifted from elective abortions being legal up to 20 weeks gestation to abortion being outlawed unless in very specific cases.
Many women are confused about abortion access in their state, so we want to help you understand the facts. The Indiana General Assembly shares that the new state laws completely restrict abortion except for cases such as:
- Rape
- Incest
- Fatal fetal anomalies
- When a woman’s life is in danger
Traveling for Abortion
If you are thinking of traveling outside of Indiana for an abortion, here are some steps to consider to protect your health.
- Confirm you are pregnant with lab-quality pregnancy testing
- Confirm your pregnancy with an ultrasound to make sure your pregnancy is viable, healthy, and determine what types of abortions you qualify for
- Learn about the risks and complications including incomplete abortion, heavy and prolonged bleeding, infection, fever, and more
- Know and understand all your pregnancy options by speaking with someone at our pregnancy clinic
Still Have Questions?
We know how hard it can be to stay up to date with all the changing abortion laws and we are here for you! If you have other questions and concerns when it comes to state abortion laws, want to discuss abortion or other options, reach out today.
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