If you are a pregnant woman living in Arizona, you are affected by the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision affecting a previous law (Roe v. Wade).
Roe v. Wade is a 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision ruling that abortion is a constitutionally protected right regardless of the laws of Arizona, or any other state. The U.S. Supreme Court has now reversed Roe v. Wade, declaring that the constitutional right to abortion no longer exists.
Under current Arizona law, abortion is banned at 24–26 weeks of pregnancy. For those women that are still eligible for an abortion, the woman must make two trips for counseling. Parental consent or notice is required for a minor's abortion and abortion medication must be provided in person since Arizona bans the use of telehealth or mailing the medication.
What can I do?
As an Arizona pregnant woman with an unexpected, unwanted, or untimely pregnancy, what can you do since abortion in your state may no longer be an option?
Your options may include including:
(1) traveling to a state where an abortion may be possible;
(2) carrying the pregnancy and raising the child either yourself or with the birthfather, or letting the father raise the child;
(3) having a family member or friend raise the child;
(4) placing the child in the Arizona foster care system; or
(5) consider placing the baby for adoption.
Our not-for-profit agency, Adoption Services (www.adoptionservices.org), was founded in 1985 and has completed almost 900 successful adoptions of babies with loving families and we can help you find the perfect family for your baby.
Please consider all your options and give me, Dr. Berger*, a call or click on the Contact Us button to send me an email. I will be glad to help you. There is never any cost or obligation on your part.
You may find the following links to be helpful:
https://www.adoptionservices.org/unplanned-pregnancy/
https://www.adoptionservices.org/abortion-alternatives/
* I am a Ph.D. Psychologist, not an attorney. When it comes to the current law and legal issues, make sure to check with an attorney in Arizona.