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Abortion is legal on demand (no reason needs to be given) up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. Between 12 weeks and 20 weeks abortion is available under any of the following circumstances: (a) a person's own physical or mental health is at stake, (b) the baby will have severe mental or physical abnormalities, (c) the person is pregnant because of incest, (d) is pregnant because of rape, or (e) the person is of the personal opinion that her economic or social situation is sufficient reason for the termination of pregnancy. If the person is more than 20 weeks pregnant, they can get the abortion only if their own or the fetus' life is in danger or there are likely to be serious birth defects. Abortion is provided free of charge at designated government facilities. Healthcare providers are allowed to choose not to provide abortion care because of their own personal beliefs ('conscientious objection') but are legally required to refer to a provider who will provide abortion care. | Abortion is legal on demand (no reason needs to be given) up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. Between 12 weeks and 20 weeks abortion is available under any of the following circumstances: (a) a person's own physical or mental health is at stake, (b) the baby will have severe mental or physical abnormalities, (c) the person is pregnant because of incest, (d) is pregnant because of rape, or (e) the person is of the personal opinion that her economic or social situation is sufficient reason for the termination of pregnancy. If the person is more than 20 weeks pregnant, they can get the abortion only if their own or the fetus' life is in danger or there are likely to be serious birth defects. Abortion is provided free of charge at designated government facilities. Healthcare providers are allowed to choose not to provide abortion care because of their own personal beliefs ('conscientious objection') but are legally required to refer to a provider who will provide abortion care. | ||
Contraception (Birth Control) | === Contraception (Birth Control) === | ||
'''General Note:''' There are many types of contraceptives, also known as "birth control," including IUDs, oral contraceptives, patches, shots, and condoms, etc. If you would like to view a full list, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control here]. | '''General Note:''' There are many types of contraceptives, also known as "birth control," including IUDs, oral contraceptives, patches, shots, and condoms, etc. If you would like to view a full list, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control here]. | ||
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===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
Abortions are free at government hospitals and clinics. | * "Abortions are free at government hospitals and clinics during the first three months of pregnancy. The Marie Stopes Clinics also do abortions. These nine clinics are situated in the areas surrounding Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. Their abortions are subsidised and much cheaper. Whereas private clinic abortions can cost between R470 and R1 460. The cost of the abortion depends on how far the pregnancy has progressed and also on where the clinic is situated."<ref>[http://askmama.mobi/content/mama-a-to-z/back-to-basics-abortion-facts/ Back to Basics: Abortion Facts]</ref> | ||
* The cost of the abortion depends on how far the pregnancy has progressed and also on where the clinic is situated. | |||
* Abortion Support provides care for R220. Whereas at other private clinics abortions can cost between R470 and R1 460. | |||
==Advocacy & Counseling== | ==Advocacy & Counseling== | ||