what is the latest you can get an abortion?

Question

because my grandparents are trying to make me get one and I dont want to get one..

Answer 1

Well no one can force you to get an abortion, But you have to be prepared to take care of the baby by yourself. Late term abortions are In-humane, the only advice I can give is if you keep the baby, don't rely on everyone to help you, You have to do it on your own. And its expensive and hard.

Answer 2

Hi,

How old are you if you don't mind me asking?

Firstly, if you want to keep your unborn baby then it is YOUR right to do so. There is plenty of help and support out there for these situations.

I had my daughter (who is now 7) at 17, my whole family were discusted with me and my dad didn't speak to me until the day she was born. Now she is the apple of my families' eye and I have proven them all wrong even though many wanted me to have an abortion too. I am a fantastic mother and have done it on my own without Government hand-outs.

It really is something you have thought through 100% because it is you that has to live your life.

Back to your question:

I believe that you can have an abortion up to 3 months at the local Day Clinic or up to 6 months as an induced abortion which I think needs an overnight stay.

I hope you figure this out as I too have been where you are now and wish you the best of luck in whatever your choice.

Take care.xx

Answer 3

If you do not want an abortion no one can make you have one! Stand up for yourself and say" NO"! It does not, or at least it should not matter what the law says.
Unfortunatley in this country abortion is legal through the 6th month. If one has money and is determined it can be done even after that.
Anyone who would have an abortion that late should be charged with murder in my opinion.
In this day and age with pregnancy tests available on every street corner I can not understand a woman waiting any longer than her first missed period. In my opinion after that it is very wrong.
Please don't let anyone try to force you to do something that you will regret for the rest of your life.
You don't say how old you are or whether or not your grand parents are your legal guardians. Even if you are 14 and they are your guardians they cannot MAKE you have an abortion! If they try to call Child Protective Services...much depends on how old you are. If you are too old CPS cannot get involved. If you are older tho you should be able to stand up for yourself.
What about the baby's father? Can he help? I could give you better advice if I knew more.....hope this has helped.
Blessings
Lady T~

Answer 4

If you do not want an abortion, please do not get one. I know too many women who've gotten them only to live with horrible regret for the rest of their lives. At 10 weeks gestational age, your baby has perfectly formed feet - 10 fingers and 10 toes. Therefore this is a baby and not just a thing inside of you. Some doctors will give you an abortion any time during the pregnancy but others will not. Explain to your grandparents that many unmarried people have babies and still go on to lead successful lives. Once this baby gets here, I'm sure your grandparents will love it as much as they love you. Just hang in there. Adoption is also a great choice if you all feel unable to care for this baby. But please don't put yourself through an abortion because somebody else wants you to have one.

Answer 5

Depends on the state you are in, you will have to look it up on yahoo or somewhere. In PA it is 24 weeks for the surgical procedure and 9 weeks for the non surgical (use of shot and or pills). Please try and talk with your grandparents if they are forcing you to get one and you do not want to because you will carry that with you forever! My mother, aunt and cousin all had one and there isnt a day they dont think about it and regret it. Good luck hun!

Answer 6

I think the best thing you can do for yourself in this situation is to educate yourself. If you are not ready to mother this baby in every sense of the word then look into your resources for adoption or if you are going to keep this baby then look into resources that are in your area for young mothers. You have a long road ahead of you and if you are determined to do this on your own then you can, you just have to be prepared for how to do it. Show your grandparents that while you know this was not planned and what you wanted at this time in your life that you are going to take responsibility and take care of yourself and the baby. This means doing alot of things at your age that other girls will not be doing. Adoption is not a bad option, it's hard, but speak to someone about it. Check out a local Planned Parenthood to speak with someone about all your options and resources available to you whatever you decide to do.
Good Luck

Answer 7

You seem like you're really young. If you want to keep your child, you should consider if you are ready to raise it financially and emotionally. There is the option of adoption as well if you are against abortion. Do you have a trusted adult besides your parents that you can talk to like a teacher or a school nurse? They can help you with your options. As for your grandparents, you should sit down with them and let them know you don't want to have an abortion. Once you figure out what you want to do, talk with them, and if it helps, have a teacher, friend, or school nurse present. Good Luck.

Answer 8

I am not sure of the laws in your state, but the laws don't matter. No one can make you get an abortion, ever. You need to seek out support - maybe call a crisis pregnancy center. Pregnancy is hard and no woman should go through it alone. Young women tend to get very little support when they get pregnant, but help is available. Your grandparents are not being supportive so you need to find help on your own. I would look up crisis pregnancy centers in the yellow pages and go from there.

Answer 9

It depends on where you are; in New York, you cannot have an abortion if you're more than 24 weeks along.

Answer 10

My friend who is very close to me had to make that decision once. I believe they told her 4 months was the max. Unfortunately she missed it by two weeks but found a place that did it for her in Houston, Texas. Good luck.