Florida Governor Passes Six-Week Abortion Ban
Florida governor Ron DeSantis recently signed Senate Bill 300, also called the Heartbeat Protection Act banning abortions past 6 weeks. With both sides of the abortion argument heatedly debating this bill, many women in Florida are wondering how this new ban will affect their pregnancy options.
Keep reading to learn what this new law means for you.
What Is The Heartbeat Protection Act?
The Heartbeat Protection Act is a new Florida state law passed on April 13, 2023, that bans abortion for pregnancies beyond 6 weeks. The law provides exceptions for women that are pregnant as a result of rape, incest, or human trafficking. Women who need to terminate their pregnancies to save their life will also still have access to abortion.
This new law also makes mail-delivered abortion pills illegal.
When Will The Heartbeat Protection Act Take Effect?
Currently, in Florida, the previous abortion ban, in which abortion was legal until 15 weeks, is being challenged in the Florida Supreme Court. If the court decides to uphold the 15-week ban, the new 6-week ban will take effect within 30 days of the decision.
The Florida Supreme Court does not have a deadline by which they need to make their decision.
What Does The Heartbeat Protection Act Mean For Me?
Women facing unexpected pregnancies in Florida will no longer have access to abortion past 6 weeks of pregnancy.
The Heartbeat Protection Act devotes state funds to supporting women and families. These funds provide the following:
- Family planning and counseling
- Service to postpartum mothers
- Pregnancy support services
- Wellness services in pregnancy
Direct client services will be offered to women for up to 12 months after their child is born.
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If you are interested in learning more about how the Heartbeat Protection Act might affect you, please contact us. Schedule an appointment to discuss your options today.
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Answer: Walk-ins are welcome. However, it is best to make an appointment to minimize your office wait time. Please call: 386-957-4811 or text 386-888-7383, or click make an appointment online.
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Question: What should I expect when I come for my visit?
Answer: Upon your arrival, our friendly receptionist will guide you to meet your client advocate. This advocate will offer you a judgment-free space to talk, followed by essential information and a pregnancy test. In the event of a positive test result, a dedicated medical professional from our team will perform a limited ultrasound to verify the pregnancy's viability and estimate the age of the fetus.
Question: How long after sex does it take for a pregnancy test to work and how accurate is the test?
Answer: Our tests can be performed 7 to 10 days after conception. A client with a negative result may be invited to return within 2 weeks for a repeat test if she has not had her period.
If you have taken a home pregnancy test, you may want to confirm results with a laboratory-quality test at our center or mobile clinic. Our tests detect HCg levels within 7 to 10 after conception.
Question: Will you tell anyone about my visit?
Answer: We maintain a rigorous privacy and confidentiality policy. Our clients' information is safeguarded against unauthorized disclosure, respecting their right to privacy, except in instances mandated by law. This includes situations necessary for public health, preventing harm to the client or others, or in specific circumstances where the use or disclosure of information is justified without prior consent, such as in cases of abuse reporting or suicide/homicide prevention.
Question: When should I schedule an appointment?
Answer: Our high-quality, medical-grade pregnancy tests are capable of detecting pregnancy from the first day after your initial missed period. We advise scheduling an appointment if you've missed a period, have any queries related to pregnancy, or suspect that you might be pregnant.
Question: How far along do I have to be to get a free ultrasound?
Answer: After an initial consultation with one of our client advocates, we offer on-site ultrasound scans. These limited ultrasounds are conducted by a licensed nurse sonographer or a registered diagnostic medical sonographer (RDMS) and are subsequently reviewed by a licensed physician. The purpose of an ultrasound is to confirm the viability of the pregnancy and to establish the gestational age. To be eligible for a limited ultrasound, you must be at least 6 weeks into your pregnancy, counted from the first day of your last menstrual period.
Question: I already know I'm pregnant and I want an abortion, what's next?
Answer: It is advisable to have an ultrasound to confirm the viability of your pregnancy and to ensure it is located within the uterus, as 20% to 25% of pregnancies end in miscarriage. Moreover, the ultrasound helps in determining the stage of your pregnancy, which is essential in making an informed decision about the type of abortion procedure you may consider. We offer a limited ultrasound free of charge.
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