Once you have made your decision, believe in yourself for making a good decision. Abortion is the right of every woman. It is also not necessary to notify a parent before or after the procedure or test. When teens feel they cannot tell their parents, they have compelling reasons, such as mentally ill or chemically dependent parents, family violence or incest. Laws cannot mandate good family communications.
Desperate teens seek illegal abortion or even commit suicide rather than tell their parents.
Parental consent laws are bad medicine and bad legislation. Contact the State of WA, or your local DSHS, to sign up for Emergency Medical Assistance covering either termination of pregnancy or prenatal care and delivery. The cost of an abortion depends on the stage of pregnancy and which clinic is providing services. Many insurance plans cover abortion. Some state Medicaid programs cover it.