If you are a pregnant woman living in Missouri, you are affected by the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision affecting a previous law (Roe v. Wade).
Roe v. Wade was a 1973 decision that ruled abortion as a constitutionally protected right regardless of the laws of Missouri, 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 Missouri law, an abortion will only be permitted in cases of a medical emergency, with no exceptions for rape or incest. Additionally, medication abortion must be provided in person because Missouri bans the use of telehealth or mailing pills.
What can I do?
As a Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.