Had an abortion?

Question

If your a minor in the state of California do you have to tell your parents that your getting one? I dont want people commenting on how abortion is wrong and how adoption is another option. I just want my question answered!

IV'E HAVENT HAD ANY UNPROTECTED SEX!!!!!!! Y DO YOU PEOPLE ALWAYS ASSUME THINGS! AND I WISHED MY MOTHER DID HAVE AN ABORTION AND ALL THE OTHER MOTHERS THAT ARE MEAN TO THERE KIDS AND DONT LOVE THEM AND ARE NOT THERE FOR THEM I WISH THEY HAD AN ABORTION ALSO. WHATS THE HARM THAT FETUS WOULDNT KNOW OR FEEL IT ANYWAYS.... IT WONT BE ABLE TO FEEL BECAUSE THE NERVES ARENT DEVELOPED YET IN EARLY PRGNANCY! AND ADOPTION IS A BUNCH OF CRAP. THERES A LOT OF KIDS THAT ARE RAPED AND STILL NOT TAKEN CARE OF I DONT HEAR PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT THAT. ADOPTION IS ONE OF THE CAUSES OF MENTAL DISABILITIES AND SUICIED.

Answer 1

In california you don't have to tell your parents if your getting an abortion if your a minor. Go to Planned Parenthood

Answer 2

ok sweetie I am 20 years old. I am pregnant now. I got pregnant at 17 and my mom made me choose living on the streets or getting an abortion. So I got the abortion. I lived in California at that time. I think it would be best to tell a parent. You may think that an abortion wont bother you, but as every april passes by I think I could have a baby this old. It takes a toll on you. As for adoption that has nothing to do with kids thinking about suicide and mentally disabled. Mentally disabled you are born with it or develops over time from drugs. I was adopted and I am smart going to college, going to work at the hospital, and never thought about suicide. There is times all kids think their parents dont like them cause our parents have been here before and just want to help us not fall into the worng path. They just want what is best for us.

Answer 3

I am sorry people have judged you and you seem to have had a very rough time of it and need a little counselling I think. It is a shame you feel like that about your parents. I won't comment on that because it is none of my business but you certainly are extremely unhappy.

As for whether your parents have to know........ Maybe have a chat with your family planning clinic. You can attend those at any age and recieve free advice without even giving your name. If it is you that is pregnant you need to act quickly. I believe 10 weeks is the cut off date for an abortion and they will only abort after that time in special circustances.
I live in England so the laws are different here I am afraid so I can't give you a definate yes or no.

Good luck and don't let others judge you. They don't know you or your individual circumstance.

Answer 4

Actually, the baby may be able to feel pain as early as 7 weeks. Her hearts starts beating at just 3 weeks, and by 6 weeks she has tiny fingers and recordable brain waves. Take a look at:

Photos of Abortions, Including 1st Trimester Abortions:
http://www.cbrinfo.org/Resources/pictures.html

A Four-Minute, Must-See Video on Abortion:
http://www.abort73.com/HTML/I-A-4-video.html

Information on All Aspects of Abortion:
http://Abort73.com

Pain Perception in the Unborn:
http://www.advocatesfortheinnocent.com/fetalpain.html

Photos and Facts About Prenatal Development:
http://www.justthefacts.org/clar.asp
http://www.abort73.com/HTML/I-A-2-prenatal.html
http://www.studentsforlife.uct.ac.za/foetal%20dev%20photos.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/3847319.stm
http://www.lifeissues.org/ultrasound/11weeks.htm

Abortion Stories:
http://abortiontv.com/Words/truestoriesfrom-mothers.htm
http://www.abort73.com/HTML/I-G-2-testimony.html

Abortion Risks:
http://afterabortion.info/complic.html
http://www.abortionfacts.com/reardon/effect_of_abortion.asp

Abortion Deaths:
http://www.lifedynamics.com/Pro-life_Group/Pro-choice_Women
http://www.afterabortion.info/news/abortiondeaths.html
http://www.lifeissues.org/ru486/deaths.htm

Free, Confidential Pregnancy Help (including referrals for financial, medical, legal, and housing assistance; free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds; free maternity and baby supplies; pregnancy, parenting, and adoption information; counseling and emotional support):
http://www.optionline.org/advantage.asp

Support for Pregnant Teens:
http://standupgirl.com/site/index.php

Answer 5

I believe California is one of the few states without parental consent laws. You might try and contact your local Planned Parenthood and talk to them about it.

And for what it's worth, abortion really isn't traumatic, and it's not very painful physically. I had one about 20 years ago and have never regretted it. You're better off regretting having an abortion than regretting having a child.

Try checking out some of the stories at http://www.imnotsorry.net

Good luck.

Answer 6

i think u do have to get parent permission, u should call a health center and ask they will tell u. and i understand ur not ready for motherhood rite now and u dont want ppl telin u bout abortion....i juss want to let u kno that an abortion will effect u every minute or second of the day it will make u break down ALOT and it will be a hard life to live wit that desicion.....i wish u tha best of luck....and figure out if u want morning sickness or the sickness of mourning. im 16 and pregnant with twins and i very much understand the pressures of all this but i did considered abortion but i went to the library and educated myself and i have no doubt that i want to let my children have a chance to live. good luck hun.......

Answer 7

First of all, Im not sure that you can do it without your parents. Second, you should probably tell your mom or a close adult friend or relative. You should have somebody mature to talk to about it, not to try to talk you out of it, just to talk to. Also, when you have it done, you may need somebody to drive you home. And as a mom myself, I would be crushed if I found out from somebody else or much later that my daughter had an abortion and I didnt know. You need support.

Answer 8

yes, you definitely need your mom. they need to sign papers and take responsibilities for you. if you think this is the right move for you,who to said than talk to your mom about it. I'm sure she will be as supportive as she can be. i don't think your mom will have the heart to turn you away in time of needs. don't you feel better to have your mom by your side than have to do this alone. i f any thing goes wrong she will know what to do.better to be honest in the first place than trying to hide it. from experience, better to be safe than sorry.she might be upset at first and once you get pass that . it will be o.k.

Answer 9

I dont think so. just find a clinic in your area and check with them. if you have a cell phone then call, but I dont suggest calling from home just in case your parents find out. and i totally agree with you seeing as Im a neglected child too.

Answer 10

No, CA is one of the last good states thet allow abortions without parental notification.