Abortion

You can get an abortion in Missouri up to 21 weeks and 6 days after your last menstrual period. After that time, abortion is available only if the woman’s life or health is threatened.

Yes. Missouri requires a mandatory delay of 72 hours between the time informed consent is given and the procedure is performed. As of October 2017, the physician performing the procedure must also perform a portion of the consenting process. Our staff can guide you through the process to make it as easy to understand as possible.

No. Under Missouri law, your partner cannot legally interfere with your decision-making regarding a pregnancy. If you wish, your partner or other loved ones can offer much needed support before, during and after your abortion. Our staff is available to assist and support you throughout the process.

In Missouri, Medicaid may only pay for abortion in the case of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother. If you think you may qualify for abortion coverage under Medicaid, please speak with our staff.

If you are 17 years old or younger, Missouri requires the consent of a parent, legal guardian or judge to obtain an abortion. If the consent is given by a parent or guardian, they must accompany the minor to the health center on the day of the procedure. Please review the important information for minorsprior to your appointment.

If you need permission from a judge, please call 314-652-3114 or 314-652-3111 for more information. Both numbers connect to the ACLU. Please mention "judicial bypass" when calling.

If you have another custodial parent (in addition to the parent providing consent) who has been awarded joint legal custody or joint physical custody by a court, the consenting parent may have to provide written notification to the other parent BEFORE your first appointment. The consenting parent can complete the following form before the first appointment or complete it at the health center. It MUST be reviewed and any action taken, if necessary, prior to the first appointment. 

Yes. Missouri law allows individuals and institutions to refuse to provide abortions in many cases, and those individuals or institutions are not required to give you information or referrals. We are committed to giving you all the information you want and need to make the best decisions for you.

In Missouri, the only location providing abortion is Reproductive Health Services in St. Louis.  Across the river in Illinois, medication abortion is available at the Planned Parenthood in Fairview Heights.

Facilities that do not provide abortions may refer you to a health center that does.  

Both methods can cost between $470 to $1320 depending on how early in the pregnancy the procedure is done, the type of procedure, and whether additional tests, visits, or exams are needed.