What to do if you live in Missouri?
Minutes after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade Friday morning, Missouri became the first state to invoke a trigger law banning all abortions in the state, except in cases of medical emergency. Therefore, scroll down to learn about statistics, history, and resources for reproductive rights.
Missouri had 1 abortion facility for 3.1 million people with uterus
before
Roe v Wade was overturned. Now, there is 0.
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Population of Uterus-carrying Individuals in reproductive age
3.12 million
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Number of Abortion Clinics
1
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Number of Abortion Clinics after Roe v Wade was Overturned
0
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Teen Pregnancy Rate number of births per 1,000 people with uterus
18.8
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Teen Pregnancy Rate Ranking
12
58% of U.S people with uterus of reproductive age (between 13-44) live in states hostile to abortion rights, including Missouri.
— Guttmacher Institute guttmacher.org↗
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I know, in my situation, I did choose life, because I knew that I could not take care of a child. I knew I couldn't. ”
— Rep. Cori Bush, D-1, on getting an Abortion when she was a teen
fig 1:Protest outside Thrive's office at 4331 Lindell Boulevard on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, as a counter-protest to a national day of protest against Planned Parenthood. Thrive is an evangelical Christian organization that aims to steer people away from abortion providers.
Roe v Wade is Overturned
Know Your Representatives
In order to learn more about each state representatives, NARAL Pro-Choice America released their annual Congressional Record on Choice documents the key House and Senate votes on reproductive freedom. Their latest released record is taken in 2020 during the second session of the 116th Congress. The score of each representatives is calculated based on how they voted on certain issues pertaining reproductive rights. These issues include Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, condemning forced sterilization, and confirmation of judicial nominees. Learn more about how the scores are calculated↗
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Score
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Roy Blunt(R)
0
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Josh Hawley(R)
0
Senate
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District
Score
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1
WM.Lacy Clay(D)*100
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2
Ann Wagner(R)24
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3
Blaine Luetkemeyer(R)0
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4
Vicky Hartzler(R)24
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5
Emanuel Cleaver II(D)100
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6
Sam Graves(R)0
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7
Billy Long(R)0
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8
Jason Smith(R)24
House
Upcoming election dates in Missouri
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Last Day to Register to Vote
Oct 12, 2022
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Official Election Day
Nov 8, 2022
- Register now↗
General Election
fig 2:Kay Metcalf chants along with protesters Tuesday outside of Columbia city hall voicing opposition to the abortion law passed last week by the Missouri legislature. The recent legislation regulating abortion in Missouri, Alabama and Georgia spurred protests nationwide.
ARMOND FEFFER // MISSOURIAN
fig 3:Abortion rights supporters hold signs as they rally near the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Mo., on May 30, 2019.
Saul Loeb // AFP
fig 4:Celeste Shepherd and her daughter Addison came to the rally Saturday. Shepherd shared the story of her two abortions, and she said she's been struggling since the Supreme Court draft was leaked.
Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga // KCUR 89.3
fig 5:Hundreds of protesters on the steps of the Old Courthouse during a Stop the Abortion Ban Bill Day of Action in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 21, 2019.
Lawrence Bryant // REUTERS
Resources in Missouri
Parenting & Adoption
Abortion
Contraceptives
Parenting & Adoption
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If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy, you’re not alone — about half of all people with uterus in the U.S. have an unplanned pregnancy at some point in their lives. People who are pregnant have three options: parenting, having an abortion, or placing their baby for adoption.
Why do people decide to become parents or choose adoption?
Everyone has their own valid reasons for choosing to have and raise a child. It’s normal to have lots of different feelings about whether you’re ready to take on the challenge of parenting. On the same note, everyone also has their own unique and valid reasons for choosing adoption. Some of the many different reasons people decide to place a child for adoption including that they’re not ready to be a parent, they want to be the best parent possible to the kids they already have, or they’re in an abusive relationship or were sexually assaulted.
To the best of our knowledge, all of the mentioned resources and referrals are LGBT+ friendly and support pregnant people in all of their options.
Resources for Parenting
In Missouri
Family Support Division of Missouri Department of Social Services↗
The Missouri Department of Social Services is responsible for coordinating programs to provide: public assistance to help Missourians with food stamps, health care, child care, child support, blind services and other basic needs.
Family Resource Centers of Missouri↗
Family Resource Centers of Missouri provide solutions to address the needs of working/disabled individuals, families and senior citizens facing hardships due to poverty, low income, homelessness and food insecurity.
Nationwide
All-Options Talkline (1-888-493-0092)↗
A toll-free hotline that offers a space to explore all your feelings about parenthood without any assumptions, limitations, or judgments.
Parenting Resources from the Dept of HHS↗
An index of resources and information on parenting compiled by the Administration for Children & Families.
This network of local resources distributes free diapers.
Resources for Adoption
In Missouri
Office in Kansas City, MO.
American Adoption of Missouri↗
Office in South Independence, MO.
Nationwide
Office in San Francisco, CA but will work with pregnant people in any state.
Office in California but will work with pregnant people in all states. Specializes in placing children of color with families of color.
Open Adoption & Family Services↗
Offices in Oregon and Washington, but will work with pregnant people in any state.
Office in Ohio; clinic partners in many states
Abortion
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If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy, you’re not alone — about half of all people with uterus in the U.S. have an unplanned pregnancy at some point in their lives. People who are pregnant have three options: parenting, having an abortion, or adoption.
Why do people choose abortion?
Overall, about 1 in 4 people with uterus in the U.S. will have an abortion by the time they’re 45 years old.
Everyone has their own valid reasons for choosing to have an abortion. They might want to finish school, focus on work, or achieve other goals before having a baby. They could also are not ready to be a parent, they want to be the best parent possible to the kids they already have, or they’re in an abusive relationship or were sexually assaulted.
There are two main options: an abortion procedure (in-clinic abortion) and the abortion pill (medication abortion). Both are safe and effective.
To the best of our knowledge, all of the mentioned resources and referrals are LGBT+ friendly and support pregnant people in all of their options.
Resources for Abortion
In Missouri
Missouri Abortion Fund (MoAF)↗
MoAF is a non-profit organization that provide public education and support for people needing reproductive health services, primarily by providing financial assistance to Missouri residents who cannot afford the full cost of abortion care.
Since we began funding procedures in 2016, MoAF has put more than $620,000 toward abortion care for over 5,700 Missourians from all over the state.
Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region & Southwest Missouri↗
Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri has been the leading provider, educator and protector of reproductive health care in St. Louis and Southwest Missouri for 90 years.
They are able to provide that care through telehealth. Get the care you need by phone or video, without stepping foot into a health center.
Located 10 minutes from downtown St Louis, MO, Hope Clinic is an abortion care facility that has been serving the St Louis Region since 1974.
Nationwide
The National Network of Abortion Funds(NNAF)↗
NNAF connects you with organization that can support your financial and logistical needs as you arrange your abortion.
Women’s Reproductive Rights Assistance Project (WRRAP)↗
WRRAP is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization assisting people who are financially unable to pay for safe, legal abortions or emergency contraceptives.
The Brigid Alliance is a referral-based service that provides people seeking abortions with travel, food, lodging, child care and other logistical support: lodging, meal assistance, or transportation.
This abortion fund is open to all Indigenous people in the United States and Canada who are pregnant and seeking an abortion in the United States.
All-Options Talkline (1-888-493-0092)↗
All Options is a free talkline provides nonjudgmental options counseling on unintended pregnancy, abortion, adoption, and parenting. Call (888) 493-0092 to speak with a counselor.
Contraceptives
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If you’re worrying about getting unplanned pregnancies, you’re not alone — about 65% all people with uterus in the U.S. uses some method of contraceptives.
What are the different kinds of contraceptive?
Birth Control Implant – 99% effective – Up to 5 years
IUD – 99% effective – 3-12 years
Birth Control Shot – 96% effective – Replace every 3 months
Vaginal Ring – 93% effective – Replace every month
Birth Control Patch – 93% effective – Replace every week
Birth Control Pill – 93% effective – Take daily
Condom – 87% effective – Use every time
Internal Condom – 79% effective – Use every time
Vasectomy – 99% effective – Last for life
Tubal Ligation – 99% effective – Last for life
Emergency Contraception – 87% effective – Within 5 days after unprotected sex
Learn more on what works for you, side effects, and more information here↗
To the best of our knowledge, all of the mentioned resources and referrals are LGBT+ friendly and support pregnant people in all of their options.
Resources for Contraceptives
In Missouri
The Right Time↗ initiative is a six-year, statewide initiative to help Missourians, including those who are uninsured or underinsured, to receive quality contraceptive services. Four of Planned Parenthood’s Missouri health centers are participating in the initiative:
Central West End Health Center of Saint Louis, MO↗
4251 Forest Park Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108
South Grand Health Center of Saint Louis, MO↗
3401 South Grand
St. Louis, MO 63118
Springfield Health Center of Springfield, MO↗
626 E Battlefield St.
Springfield, MO 65807
Joplin Health Center of Joplin, MO↗
710 Illinois Ave.
Joplin, MO 64801
Nationwide
A staff member at your local Planned Parenthood health center can provide up-to-date, medically accurate information about all of your birth control options, and help you get the method that’s best for you.
Bedsider is an online birth control support network for women ages 18 to 29. It allows users to compare birth control methods External Web Site Policy and provides information on how to obtain contraception, including a health center finder.
Power to Decide provides trusted, high-quality, accurate information—backed by research—on sexual health and contraceptive methods so young people can make informed decisions.
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