Something that nobody seems to ever mention in the spousal consent argument has been bothering me since this subject was brought up.
I have no intention of arguing the pros and cons of abortion, and I would appreciate it if you all went elsewhere to discuss that topic. Here’s what I would like to point out:
Your marriage has got to be in horrific shape if you’re afraid to tell your husband you’re pregnant. Conversely, your marriage has got to be in horrific shape if your wife is afraid to tell you she is pregnant.
If there is that much fear and lack of communication in the marriage, I think spousal notification for an abortion is the least of your problems.
Very true.
A true fact, but it doesn’t change the importance of the question: does an adult woman need to notify [and by doing so get permission, since courts have held that the husband can block the procedure due to his interest in it] for this but not for any other medical procedure? In other words does a woman need her husband’s permission to see a doctor regarding her pregnancy?