If you reside in Kansas and have an unexpected, unwanted, or untimely pregnancy, you may be affected by a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
The U.S. Supreme Court recently overturned the1973 law (Roe v. Wade) that previously determined that abortion was a constitutionally protected right regardless of the laws of Kansas, or any other state. The U.S. Supreme Court has now ruled that the constitutional right to abortion no longer exists.
The result has been that abortion rights are being changed in many states including Kansas.
For all practical purposes, abortion in Kansas is now banned at, and after, 22 weeks. Additionally, those women who are under 22 weeks must wait 24 hours after counseling to obtain an abortion. Additionally, medication abortion must be provided in person because Kansas bans the use of telehealth or mailing pills or requires in-person visit.
What can I do?
So, what can you, as an Kansas pregnant woman, 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 Kansas foster care system; or
(5) consider placing the baby for adoption.
If you are thinking of placing your baby for adoption, our not-for-profit agency, Adoption Services (www.adoptionservices.org), has placed hundreds of babies with loving families. Our Agency, or some other adoption agency, can and will help you.
You may find the following links to be helpful:
https://www.adoptionservices.org/unplanned-pregnancy/
https://www.adoptionservices.org/abortion-alternatives/
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.
* 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 licensed in Kansas.