United States

59_%

of women obtaining abortions are mothers

37

states require parental involvement before a minor obtains an abortion

Resources

May 16, 2023 State Laws and Policies
Bans on Specific Abortion Methods Used After the First Trimester
May 2023 Policy Analysis
Guttmacher Expert Testimony in Support of Approving Over-the-Counter Status for Opill Without an Age Restriction

Megan L. Kavanaugh
May 3, 2023 State Laws and Policies
State Bans on Abortion Throughout Pregnancy
May 1, 2023 State Laws and Policies
Abortion Bans in Cases of Sex or Race Selection or Genetic Anomaly
May 1, 2023 State Laws and Policies
An Overview of Consent to Reproductive Health Services by Young People
May 1, 2023 State Laws and Policies
Counseling and Waiting Periods for Abortion
May 1, 2023 State Laws and Policies
Emergency Contraception
May 1, 2023 State Laws and Policies
Infant Abandonment
May 1, 2023 State Laws and Policies
Insurance Coverage of Contraceptives
May 1, 2023 State Laws and Policies
Maternal Mortality Review Committees

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Nearly 90% of abortions in the United States take place in the first trimester.

Rachel K. Jones

Principal Research Scientist