Recently, the abortion law in Massachusetts has changed, and now a pregnant woman in Massachusetts has had her abortion options limited.
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, regarding the case of Roe v. Wade, ruled that a woman’s right to abortion is no longer protected by the U.S. Constitution. As a result of this decision, the abortion laws in Massachusetts, as well as many other states, changed.
If you have an unexpected, unwanted, or untimely pregnancy and live in Massachusetts, the abortion law now in effect is that abortion is not allowed after 24 weeks of pregnancy; furthermore, a parent’s consent or notice is required for a minor's abortion.
What does that mean for me in Massachusetts?
As a pregnant woman in Massachusetts, your options have been restricted and now may include:
(1) making a trip to a nearby state where an abortion may be possible;
(2) giving birth to the child and then parenting your baby, parent the baby with the baby’s father, or let the biological father raise the child;
(3) let a family member, or a friend of yours or the birth father’s, raise the baby;
(4) allow the Massachusetts foster care system to take custody of the baby; or
(5) look into placing the baby for adoption with a loving adopting family.
If you are considering placing your baby for adoption, note that since 1985, when we first started helping pregnant women, our not-for-profit agency (www.adoptionservices.org) has completed almost 900 successful placements of babies with loving adopting families. Just give us a toll-free call or email us for our help.
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 situation and all 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, so, when it comes to the law and legal issues, make sure to check with an attorney in Massachusetts.