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In Portugal, abortion is legal for the first 10 weeks of gestation.<ref>[http://worldabortionlaws.com/map/ World Abortion Laws]</ref> <ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/4229/portugal Women on Waves - Portugal]</ref> However, if you're a minor, you will be typically required to get parental permission | In Portugal, abortion is legal for the first 10 weeks of gestation.<ref>[http://worldabortionlaws.com/map/ World Abortion Laws]</ref> <ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/4229/portugal Women on Waves - Portugal]</ref> However, if you're a minor, you will be typically required to get parental permission from your parents or guardian.<ref>[http://worldabortionlaws.com/map/ World Abortion Laws]</ref> <ref>[http://www.svss-uspda.ch/pdf/Abortion%20legislation_Europe2012.pdf Abortion Legislation in Europe]</ref> Furthermore, before any women obtains an abortion, she must first consult with a doctor, and then she must have a period of reflection of at least three days, before she can obtain an abortion.<ref>https://www.loc.gov/law/help/abortion-legislation/abortion-legislation.pdf Abortion Legislation in Europe]</ref> <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/apr/10/1 Portugal ratifies law allowing abortions]</ref> Once the reflection period is over, the pregnant person can receive an abortion at a public hospital or private clinic that is recognized by the Health Ministry. | ||
For many years, Portugal had one of the strictest abortion policies in Europe. Until 2007, abortion was only permitted in the first twelve weeks of pregnancy when the pregnancy endangered the life of the woman or when the pregnancy was due to rape. In all other cases, abortion was illegal.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/apr/10/1 Portugal ratifies law allowing abortions]</ref> These laws were changed in 2007, allowing abortion to be available upon request during the first ten weeks of gestation. However, due to the mandatory three-day wait period, there are still some hurdles faced by women who wish to obtain an abortion in Portugal. | For many years, Portugal had one of the strictest abortion policies in Europe. Until 2007, abortion was only permitted in the first twelve weeks of pregnancy when the pregnancy endangered the life of the woman or when the pregnancy was due to rape. In all other cases, abortion was illegal.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/apr/10/1 Portugal ratifies law allowing abortions]</ref> These laws were changed in 2007, allowing abortion to be available upon request during the first ten weeks of gestation. However, due to the mandatory three-day wait period, there are still some hurdles faced by women who wish to obtain an abortion in Portugal. | ||