This is a summary of the statutes listed below. The terms are not quoted verbatim but are paraphrased. Analysis follows certain statutes. Unborn children have protectible interests in life, health and well-being.
Natural parents have protectible interests in life, health and well-being of their unborn children.
All Missouri laws to be interpreted to acknowledge unborn children have all rights available to other persons. Only physicians may perform abortions. 188.025 Hospitalization required for abortions when unborn child is 16 weeks in gestational age. 188.027 Written consent required for abortion. Procedure for obtaining court order.