Abortion PA Laws

Abortion: Legal since 1973

In the United States, modern abortion law started with the landmark Roe v. Wade decision in 1973, in which the Supreme Court held that the fundamental right to privacy extended to women’s right to abortion. This made abortion legal in every state. However, in the years since Roe, there have been many changes and challenges that have affected national and state policies. Explore our online resources page to learn more about the history and current status of national abortion policy.

Abortion PA Laws

Abortion: Legal since 1973

In the United States, modern abortion law started with the landmark Roe v. Wade decision in 1973, in which the Supreme Court held that the fundamental right to privacy extended to women’s right to abortion. This made abortion legal in every state. However, in the years since Roe, there have been many changes and challenges that have affected national and state policies. Explore our online resources page to learn more about the history and current status of national abortion policy.

Abortion Services

You are not alone in your decision to terminate your pregnancy. We understand, and we’re here to help with compassionate abortion care.

Abortion PA Laws for Teens

In Pennsylvania, the law says that one of your parents or a legal guardian must sign a consent form if you want to have an abortion, unless you are married or emancipated. This is called “parental consent.” Usually, it’s done at the clinic when your parent or guardian accompanies you here for your first appointment.

If you cannot involve a parent or you feel like it would not be safe to do so, the law does give you an alternative, called a “Judicial Bypass,” which means having a hearing with a judge at the Juvenile Court.

Parental Consent
On the day of your appointment, you and your parent or guardian must bring the following:

    • A picture ID for both you and your parent (This can be a driver’s license or picture ID from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, a passport, or a work or school picture ID with your birth date.)
    • Your birth certificate that includes the name(s) of the parent coming with you to your appointment

Judicial Bypass

    • If you don’t believe that you can involve a parent, we can arrange a hearing with a judge.
    • One of our patient advocates will accompany you and guide you through this process.
    • The court appoints an attorney for your case at no cost to you.
    • When the judge grants you a bypass, you’ll get a “document of approval,” which gives you the right to have an abortion without parental consent.

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One in four people will terminate a pregnancy during their lifetime. You are not alone in your decision to have an abortion. We understand and we’re here to help with compassionate abortion care.

At Allentown Women’s Center, we use a model of trauma-informed care which means that we understand, recognize, and respond to the effects of different types of trauma.

We understand, and recognize, the effects of different types of trauma.

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual abuse or violence, having a gynecological exam or pregnancy termination may be difficult. Our goal is to provide you with a safe, affirming space where you help us plan the best approach for your visit.

When making your appointment, please feel free to let us know what your needs are for your visit (i.e. preferred positions, safe words, avoiding trigger words, clothing). If it is too difficult to discuss this over the phone, we are happy to identify and accommodate your needs once you are here.

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AWC offers free, one-hour Pregnancy Options Counseling sessions by appointment, which include a complimentary pregnancy test.

By appointment — includes a complimentary pregnancy test. Our patient advocates are trained and experienced in talking about abortions, adoption, and parenthood without pressure or judgment.

They are available to help you find the solution that is best for you and your life right now. Call any time during our office hours and a staff member will assist you.

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Payment for Allentown Women’s Center services can be made out-of-pocket or billed to your insurance company.

There has been an increase of Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs) #FakeClinics opening up next door to #RealClinics and advertising online under “abortion clinic” searches. Fake clinics do not offer abortions. Learn more about fake clinics. We have the #REALCLINICS badge, because Allentown Women’s Center is a REAL abortion clinic offering the abortion pill and surgical abortion.

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Under Pennsylvania law, every patient must receive state-mandated information from a physician at least 24 hours before her procedure can begin. 

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Allentown Women’s Center’s trained and experienced staff provide extremely safe medical care in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.

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Why Choose AWC?

Allentown Women’s Center’s trained and experienced staff provide extremely safe medical care in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. Serving Lehigh Valley and Beyond.

Why Choose AWC?

Allentown Women’s Center’s trained and experienced staff provide extremely safe medical care in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. Serving Lehigh Valley and Beyond.