In Oregon, are you allowed to abort your unborn child…
• At any stage, even up to and past 40 weeks of gestation? Yes
• If your baby is completely healthy? Yes
• If your child receives a non-terminal diagnosis like Down Syndrome or an extra finger? Yes
• If the child can survive outside the womb? Yes
• If the father does not want the abortion? Yes
• If you once wanted the baby but changed your mind? Yes
• Without any required waiting period? Yes
• Without seeing the baby on the ultrasound? Yes
• Without hearing his or her heartbeat? Yes
• Without understanding what stage of development your child has attained? Yes
• Without obtaining parental permission if you’re a minor? Yes
• Using your Oregon Health Plan or Medicaid dollars, at no cost? Yes
• If you are not an Oregon resident or even a U.S. citizen? Yes
• Using funds from the Reproductive Health Equity Act if you qualify for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), are undocumented, are a legal permanent resident of fewer than five years or have other immigration issues making you ineligible for Medicaid/OHP? Yes
• Using your parents’ insurance to pay for the abortion without their knowledge or consent? Yes
• Using someone who is not a licensed physician, such as a nurse or other clinicians? Yes
For an overview of state abortion laws, visit guttmacher.org/state-policy/
