When anti-choice legislation creates obstacles to obtaining an abortion it tends to push the decision to have an abortion later and later into pregnancy. Second trimester abortions carry more medical risks and are more expensive. Restricting minors access is deadly. Young women who feel unable to tell their parents about their pregnancy may choose to self-induce or to obtain a back alley abortion. This can lead to tradegy, as in the case of Becky Bell who died from an illegal abortion, rather than disappoint her parents with the news of an unwanted pregnancy.
Studies show that judicial bypass has no effect on the ultimate decision regarding abortion.
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