More abortion restrictions in the United States have been adopted in Iowa. Iowa had a 6 week abortion ban last year. The abortion ban had been previously blocked by a district judge. A legal challenge to the law banning abortion was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa, Planned Parenthood of North Central States and the Emma Goldman Clinic. Unfortunately for the Iowa women needing abortion services, the block was lifted and the abortion ban went into effect on July 29th 2024.
This was due to the fact that the Iowa Supreme court ruled 4-3, on June of 2024, stating that there is no constitutional right to an abortion in the state of Iowa.
As a result of that decision, women in Iowa cannot get an abortion after cardiac activity is noted on ultrasound. Heart fetal activity is detected at about 5-6 weeks from the last menstrual period.
There are some exceptions to the rule in cases of rape, incest, fetal abnormality or maternal life risks. This is a huge change from the previously available abortion care up to 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Patients in Iowa can still get help by contacting: Iowa Abortion Access Fund – Enabling Choice for All Residents of Iowa and the Quad Cities
Funding is noted in the website How to Pay for an Abortion – Iowa Abortion Access Fund
In our facility, Woman To Woman Gynecology and A-All Women Care we can provide abortion services within 24-48 hours.
Our abortion services extend from 5 weeks to 16 weeks of pregnancy. We offer compassionate, immediate care.
Please call our office for an appointment: 702-531-5400
Iowa bans most abortions after about 6 weeks (nbcnews.com)