If you have an unexpected, unwanted, or untimely pregnancy, and live in Wisconsin, you are affected by a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
The Court recently overturned the1973 law (Roe v. Wade) that previously determined that abortion was a constitutionally protected right regardless of the laws of Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin.
For all practical purposes, abortion in Wisconsin is now banned at, and after, 22 weeks. Additionally, abortion medication must be provided in person because state bans the use of telehealth or mailing pills.
What can I do?
So what can you, as a Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.