Due to recent changes in abortion law, a pregnant woman in Hawaii has had the options available to her changed.
Roe v. Wade was a 1973 U.S. Supreme Court, ruling that if a woman wanted an abortion, her rights were protected by our Constitution. This decision was recently overturned. The result was that abortion laws in Hawaii, and many other states, changed.
If you are pregnant in Hawaii with an unexpected, unwanted, or untimely pregnancy, the law now in effect is that abortion is legal only up to approximately 24-26 weeks. Additionally, state Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances and parental consent, or notice, is required for a minor's abortion.
What does that mean for me in Hawaii?
This means that as a resident of Hawaii, abortion may no longer be an option for you.
As a pregnant woman in Hawaii, your options now may include:
(1) making a trip to some other state where an abortion may be possible;
(2) giving birth to the child and then parent your baby, parent the baby with the baby’s father, or let the father raise the child;
(3) let a family member, or a friend of yours or the birth father, raise the baby;
(4) allow the Hawaii foster care system to take custody of the baby; or
(5) look into placing the baby for adoption with just the right loving family through a licensed adoption agency.
If you are thinking of placing your baby for adoption, our licensed and not-for-profit agency, (www.adoptionservices.org), can, and will, help you. Over the 37 years since our founding, we have completed approximately 900 successful placements with of babies with loving adopting families. Just give us a toll-free call or email us.
You may find the following links to be helpful:
https://www.adoptionservices.org/unplanned-pregnancy/
https://www.adoptionservices.org/abortion-alternatives/
Please, carefully consider your choices and the options open to you. Then 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.
* I am a Ph.D. Psychologist with over 45 years of experience in helping others and with 37 years of adoption experience. I am not an attorney. When it comes to the law and legal issues, make sure to check with an attorney in Hawaii.