NotfooledbyW
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NFBW: NO. & NO.So babies born with severe deformities can be killed after they're born?
What if it's a girl and they wanted a boy? Wrong hair/eye color?
You are absurd and irrational on top of lying. There are no newborn babies being murdered in Virginia. Abortion isn’t legal after the second trimester of pregnancy unless special circumstances regarding the expecting mother’s health arise.
Abortion Laws in Virginia
By Her Lawyer on March 21st, 2022What You Need to Know About Virginia’s Abortion Laws
Abortion laws can have a profound impact on a woman’s life. Here’s everything you need to know about abortion laws in Virginia.In Virginia, a woman can get an abortion before the third trimester of pregnancy. Women with medical exceptions, such as the pregnancy posing a serious risk to their health, can get an abortion after the third trimester of pregnancy. Virginia law classifies unauthorized abortions as a Class 4 felony.
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Is Abortion Legal in Virginia?
In Virginia, abortion is legal up until the second trimester of pregnancy so long as:- A licensed physician or nurse practitioner performs the procedure
- The procedure takes place in a hospital licensed by the State Department of Health (if performed during the second trimester instead of the first trimester)
- The expecting mother provides informed written consent
Exceptions include:
- The expectant mother may die from the pregnancy
- The pregnancy may irremediably impair the expectant mother’s mental or physical health
- When life support would be a necessity during child birth
Legal Penalties for Unauthorized Abortions
Virginia law refers to unauthorized abortions as “partial birth infanticide” and defines it as “any deliberate act that (i) is intended to kill a human infant who has been born alive, but who has not been completely extracted or expelled from its mother, and that (ii) does kill such infant, regardless of whether death occurs before or after extraction or expulsion from its mother has been completed.”Virginia considers partial-birth infanticide as a Class 4 felony and can issue the following penalties:
- A $10,000-$50,000 fine
- Up to 2 years of imprisonment
FAQs About Abortion Laws in Virginia
Can individuals younger than 18 years old get an abortion in Virginia?
Individuals younger than 18 must obtain parental consent to get an abortion in Virginia or meet with a judge who can authorize the abortion without parental consent.How much does abortion cost in Virginia?
The abortion pill costs $460 plus clinic fees in Virginia. Surgical abortion costs $500-$1,000 in Virginia.Is at-home abortion legal in Virginia?
At-home abortion is legal in Virginia through Telehealth services. Individuals interested in the at-home abortion option should visit thiswebsite.Nobody is killing new born babies unless there is a last minute medical crisis concerning the health of the mother, Toddsterpatriot is a liar flailing about in uncontrollable absurdity.killing a new born baby isn’t a medical decision…it’s murder