“There are 31 states that have at least one of the following five regulations:
requiring waiting periods…”
Of the states that require a waiting period, which means the woman is given information about the abortion either in person or by phone and then returns for the procedure (informed consent), the longest wait is required by 5 states…is 72 hours other states that require women to wait between the time they receive information about abortion and the procedure range from 48–18 hours.
An abortion is a medical procedure. Anyone undergoing a medical procedure should be fully informed and take time to consider the possible risks. If a woman is sure this is what she wants to do then taking an extra 18–72 hours and being informed by the clinic staff of the possible risks, what will happen during the procedure, aftercare etc will be little inconvenience to her and have little affect on the clinic itself as I would imagine any physician performing an abortion would want to know he is doing so on a woman who understands what she is doing, that she has the right to not be coerced, that her pregnancy is or is not viable (all things many states require the woman to know now).
All states waive mandatory waiting period requirements in a medical emergency or when the woman's life or health is threatened. In Utah, the counseling is waived if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest or the patient is younger than 15. In Alabama, the counseling requirement is waived in cases of ectopic pregnancy or severe fetal impairment and in Georgia and Rhode Island it is waived in cases of medical emergency.
“restricting health insurance coverage for abortions…”
The Hyde Amendment prohibits the federal government from paying for abortion except in cases of rape, incest, or if the pregnant person’s life is in danger. But there are states that use Medicaid money to pay for abortion. 17 states use state funds to cover abortions for those receiving insurance under Medicaid. Some private insurance plans cover abortion, others do not. Almost all Planed Parenthood Centers will work with you if you are in need. They may offer a sliding scale, pay based on income or referral to other organizations which help with abortion funds.
“banning abortion after 20 weeks post-fertilization…”
“requiring abortion clinics to meet ambulatory surgical center standards”
An ambulatory surgery center (ASC) is a health care facility that specializes in providing surgery, pain management, and certain diagnostic services in an outpatient setting. ASC-qualified procedures are typically more complex than those done in a doctor’s office but not so complex as to require an overnight stay.
“requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at hospitals.”
Yes, imagine it, a doctor preforming a medical procedure where complications could arise and you would have to be transported to a hospital for further care.