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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
'''Important Note:''' Foreigners can only receive abortions in Hungary if they have a valid residence permit (that is over 2 months old).<ref>[https://www.angloinfo.com/how-to/hungary/healthcare/pregnancy-birth/termination-abortion Termination of Pregnancy and Abortion in Hungary]</ref> | |||
Since 1953, abortion has been legal in Hungary.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_Hungary Abortion in Hungary]</ref> For the first twelve weeks of pregnancy, all reasons for abortion, including to save the life of the woman, to preserve physical health, to preserve mental health, rape or incest, risk of fetal impairment, economic or social reasons or upon the request of the pregnant woman, are permitted.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_Hungary UN Report: Abortion Laws]</ref> Note that the age of pregnancy is determined based on the last menstrual cycle (not date of conception).<ref>[http://www.rekamorvay.com/2013/01/having-an-abortion-in-hungary/ Having an Abortion in Hungary]</ref> While a woman must technically receive the approval of her abortion from a committee, this request has reportedly become a mere formality. Furthermore, if a woman is under 12 weeks pregnant and the pregnancy causes a "grave crisis situation" for the woman, the committee is obligated to accept the request. According to the Ministry of Health, a "grave crisis situation" is defined as " "when it causes bodily or mental impairment, or a socially intolerable situation."<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_Hungary UN Report: Abortion Laws]</ref> | Since 1953, abortion has been legal in Hungary.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_Hungary Abortion in Hungary]</ref> For the first twelve weeks of pregnancy, all reasons for abortion, including to save the life of the woman, to preserve physical health, to preserve mental health, rape or incest, risk of fetal impairment, economic or social reasons or upon the request of the pregnant woman, are permitted.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_Hungary UN Report: Abortion Laws]</ref> Note that the age of pregnancy is determined based on the last menstrual cycle (not date of conception).<ref>[http://www.rekamorvay.com/2013/01/having-an-abortion-in-hungary/ Having an Abortion in Hungary]</ref> While a woman must technically receive the approval of her abortion from a committee, this request has reportedly become a mere formality. Furthermore, if a woman is under 12 weeks pregnant and the pregnancy causes a "grave crisis situation" for the woman, the committee is obligated to accept the request. According to the Ministry of Health, a "grave crisis situation" is defined as " "when it causes bodily or mental impairment, or a socially intolerable situation."<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_Hungary UN Report: Abortion Laws]</ref> | ||
Before a woman receives an abortion, she must reportedly make two visits to a Family Planning office (Családvédelmi Szolgálat) to learn about adoption and state support. There must be a gap of at least three days before appointments.<ref>[https://www.angloinfo.com/how-to/hungary/healthcare/pregnancy-birth/termination-abortion Termination of Pregnancy and Abortion in Hungary]</ref> For more details about the abortion process, see the section below ("What To Get & Where To Get It"). | |||
It should be noted that, according to the new Hungarian Constitution (enacted in 2011), human life begins at birth. Moreover, in 1992, Act LXXIX of 1992 on the protection of fetal life stated that "fetal life, which starts with conception, deserves respect and protection" and "the termination of pregnancies is not a means of family planning and birth control."<ref>[http://worldabortionlaws.com/map/ World Abortion Laws]</ref> However, the government has not made changes to its abortion policies based on these provisions.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_Hungary UN Report: Abortion Laws]</ref> | It should be noted that, according to the new Hungarian Constitution (enacted in 2011), human life begins at birth. Moreover, in 1992, Act LXXIX of 1992 on the protection of fetal life stated that "fetal life, which starts with conception, deserves respect and protection" and "the termination of pregnancies is not a means of family planning and birth control."<ref>[http://worldabortionlaws.com/map/ World Abortion Laws]</ref> However, the government has not made changes to its abortion policies based on these provisions.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_Hungary UN Report: Abortion Laws]</ref> | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | |||
* You can only legally receive an abortion in Hungary if you're a citizen or have legal residency (for at least 2 months). | |||
* If you're a citizen or legal resident of Hungary, you can legally obtain an abortion (for any reason) for up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. However, you must go through some steps before obtaining the abortion. Here are the steps: You must visit a gynecologist to receive a note that confirms the age of the pregnancy. Then, you'll need to visit a social worker at a district Family Planning/Welfare office (Családvédelmi Szolgálat). You should bring the note from the gynecologist, a picture ID and your identification papers/permit). The social worker may give you information on state support and adoption options. Then, you must visit the office again at least 72 hours (3 days) after the first appointment. In total, you must visit the social worker twice. Once you have completed these steps, you can make an appointment for the abortion procedure at a hospital. You should bring the note from the gynecologist, the referral from the Family Planning/Welfare office, your picture ID and any identification/residency papers.<ref>[http://www.rekamorvay.com/2013/01/having-an-abortion-in-hungary/ Having an Abortion in Hungary]</ref> | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||