United States

59_%

of women obtaining abortions are mothers

37

states require parental involvement before a minor obtains an abortion

Resources

May 1, 2023 State Laws and Policies
Medicaid Family Planning Eligibility Expansions
May 1, 2023 State Laws and Policies
Minors’ Access to Contraceptive Services
May 1, 2023 State Laws and Policies
Minors’ Access to Prenatal Care
May 1, 2023 State Laws and Policies
Minors’ Access to STI Services
May 1, 2023 State Laws and Policies
Minors’ Rights as Parents
May 2023 News Release
Nearly Three-Quarters of Survey Respondents in Three US States Report Multiple Preferences for Where and How to Access Contraception
May 1, 2023 State Laws and Policies
Nurses’ Authority to Prescribe or Dispense
May 1, 2023 State Laws and Policies
Partner Treatment for STIs
May 1, 2023 State Laws and Policies
Protecting Confidentiality for Individuals Insured as Dependents
May 1, 2023 State Laws and Policies
Refusing to Provide Health Services

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

Rachel K. Jones

Principal Research Scientist