Florida – The Florida National Organization for Women (NOW) advised pregnant individuals to avoid travel and relocation to Florida due to the enactment of a near total ban on abortion. The ban prohibits abortions from the earliest weeks of pregnancy, when many people don’t even know they are pregnant. Florida’s six-week abortion ban raises significant concerns regarding the availability of essential healthcare services for pregnant individuals with both wanted and unwanted pregnancies.

For pregnant individuals unable to avoid Florida, Florida NOW advises pregnant individual to know their options:

• ChatWithCharley.org/florida offers the latest resources and a confidential chatbot to walk through your options and INeedAnA.com is reliable for finding a legitimate abortion provider as well as the closest and soonest appointment.
• For financial or logistical assistance to access an abortion check out AbortionFunds.org. People in all 50 states are accessing abortion pills by mail through resources they find at PlanCPills.org.

This advisory serves as a reminder of the critical importance of reproductive rights and healthcare access for pregnant individuals. It is imperative that all individuals have the ability to make informed decisions about their own bodies and access the care they need, regardless of geographic location or legislative barriers.

“Florida NOW will not stop fighting for Reproductive Freedom. We urge all Floridians to renew their vote by mail registration and vote Yes on 4 in November to restore abortion access and get politicians out of our personal medical decisions.” Florida NOW President Debbie DeLand.

For further information please contact:

Debbie Deland President@flnow.org 407-234-6408

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About Florida NOW: Florida NOW – https://flnow.org – is a grassroots feminist organization dedicated to promoting women’s rights and advancing gender equality across the state. With a legacy of advocacy and activism, we remain committed to defending reproductive rights and supporting individuals in accessing essential healthcare services.