As patients continue to feel the impact over the loss of the federal right to abortion, it is more important than ever to understand where to receive abortion care in your community, how to navigate healthcare systems, and what to know about your legal rights as a patient.
Abortion is legal in Washington, yet many patients seeking reproductive care face numerous obstacles. These include barriers like medical costs, harassment and discrimination within health centers, transportation and childcare challenges, lack of in-language services, and more.
A Note on Language
This guide highlights and affirms that transgender men and nonbinary patients have abortions and are often underrepresented in conversations about abortion and reproductive health. Pro-Choice Washington uses gender neutral language when referring to abortion patients whenever possible. That said, language about women may appear when referring to specific women or citing research where only women were surveyed.
Acknowledgments
This guide is a culmination of years long work by our Pro-Choice Washington staff and fellows, including Madeline Ellis, Kimberly Daw, and Clareta Tsang. Special thanks to our early readers who provided feedback and insight into abortion experiences and patient care.
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