Resources

Resource Library

Welcome to the Reproductive Health Resource Library, a physician’s centralized hub for abortion care practice and policy.

Use this site to:

Understand state-by-state variations in laws governing abortion and other reproductive health care services
Access clinical resources and guidance from trusted medical organizations
Find practical tools to support your practice
Access educational and training resources and opportunities
Connect with professional legal services when needed

Disclaimer: The resources available on this site are for informational purposes only and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the American Medical Association.

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Legal Issues
States' Abortion Laws and Reproductive Rights
National
ASRM
This page offers reports from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine on reproductive rights issues, including policy updates and advocacy efforts relevant to clinicians.
Legal Issues
Privacy
The Adolescent’s Right to Confidential Care When Considering Abortion
National
AAP
This policy statemen published in Pediatrics discusses the legal and ethical principles supporting adolescent patients’ rights to confidential reproductive healthcare and discusses the impact of laws mandating parental involvement in adolescents' medical care decisions.
Legal Issues
Licensure
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Policies, Rules and Laws
National
IMLCC
This legal document outlines the framework of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.
Legal Issues
EMTALA, Litigation
United States v. Idaho (D. Idaho; 9th Cir.; S. Ct.)
National
AMA
Review this page for AMA commentary and legal briefs pertaining to the United States v. Idaho case concerning Emergency Medical Treatment & Active Labor Act (“EMTALA”).
Legal Issues
Opposition to Criminalization of Individuals During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
National
ACOG
In its Statement of Policy, ACOG discusses its opposition to criminalization during pregnancy and provides guidelines for physicians.
Legal Issues
Institutional Support for Ob-Gyns
National
ACOG
This ACOG Position Statement advocates for institutions to support ob-gyns navigating restrictive state laws related to abortion.
Legal Issues
ACOG Statement on “Personhood” Measures
National
ACOG
This ACOG Position Statement affirms ACOG's opposition to "Personhood" measures.
Legal Issues
Restrictions to Comprehensive Reproductive Health Care
National
ACOG
In this Position Statement, ACOG discusses measures limiting the spectrum of reproductive care and provides recommendations to respond to these measures.
Legal Issues
Medication Abortion
Improving Access to Mifepristone for Reproductive Health Indications
National
ACOG
In this Position Statement, ACOG supports improving access to mifepristone.
Legal Issues
Increasing Access to Abortion
National
ACOG
In this Committee Statement, ACOG provides information on the legal landscape and provides recommendations to respond to laws restricting or banning abortion.