United States

59_%

of women obtaining abortions are mothers

37

states require parental involvement before a minor obtains an abortion

Resources

January 2018 Infographic
State Policies Supportive of Reproductive Rights, 2017
January 2018 Infographic
States Hostile to Abortion Rights, 2017
January 2018 Infographic
Trends in Reproductive Health Policies, 2017
January 2018 Infographic
Trends in State Abortion Restrictions, 2017
December 2017 Fact Sheet
American Adolescents’ Sources of Sexual Health Information
December 2017 News Release
December 2017 Issue of Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health Now Available
December 2017 Opinion
Despite New Branding, Abstinence-Only Programs Have Same Old Problems

Laura D. Lindberg and Heather D. Boonstra The Hill
November 2017 News Release
Confidentiality Concerns May Deter U.S. Adolescents and Young Adults from Obtaining Contraceptive Care
November 2017 News Release
Most U.S. Obstetrician-Gynecologists in Private Practice Do Not Provide Abortions and Many Also Fail to Provide Referrals
November 2017 Research Article
Insurance-Related Practices at Title X-Funded Family Planning Centers under the Affordable Care Act: Survey and Interview Findings

Mia R. Zolna, Megan L. Kavanaugh and Kinsey Hasstedt Women's Health Issues

Explore the Data Center

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

Rachel K. Jones

Principal Research Scientist