As a woman in Oklahoma who has an unexpected, unwanted, or untimely pregnancy, you are affected by the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision affecting Roe v. Wade. The Court has now determined that there is no longer a constitutional right to abortion.
Currently, abortion rights changed in many states including Oklahoma. Abortion is now banned in Oklahoma with very limited exceptions: the exceptions are to save the life of a pregnant woman or if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest.
What can I do?
So, what can you, as an Oklahoma pregnant woman do since abortion in your state may no longer be an option?
First, make sure you understand about Roe v. Wade and the abortion laws of Oklahoma. Then consider your options 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 Oklahoma foster care system; or
(5) consider placing the baby for adoption.
If you are thinking adoption, our not-for-profit agency, Adoption Services (www.adoptionservices.org), has over 37 years of experience and has completed almost 900 successful adoptions 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 Oklahoma.