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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In the United States, abortion has been fully legal since the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision (1973). However, it is | In the United States, abortion has been fully legal since the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision (1973). In Massachusetts, abortion laws are notably less restrictive than in other states. However, there are still some restrictions to consider. For an abortion to be legal in Massachusetts, it must be performed by an M.D. in the first 24 weeks of pregnancy. After 24 weeks of pregnancy, an abortion can only be performed if the M.D. provides a written statement that confirms that the abortion is necessary to save the life of the woman or to preserve the physical or mental health of the woman. No abortion procedures are allowed that destroy or injure the fetus (except in rare exceptions, which would need to be approved by the M.D.).<ref>[http://statelaws.findlaw.com/massachusetts-law/massachusetts-abortion-laws.html Massachusetts Abortion Laws]</ref> | ||
If you're 18 years old and want an abortion in Massachusetts, it's required that one of your parents gives consent (i.e. "parental consent"). If you cannot manage to get parental consent, you can potentially get a "judicial bypass." This is when you ask a judge for permission instead or, if it's an emergency (for medical reasons), you can get special permission.<ref>[https://sexetc.org/states/massachusetts Sex in the States: Massachusetts]</ref> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||