Protecting Abortion Access in Iowa
Find an abortion provider or abortion pills and learn how you can take action to protect abortion access in Iowa.
The information on this webpage has been compiled by accomplices for abortion access in Iowa, including the following organizations:
Des Moines Black Liberation Movement
View this Action Items document for updated information about events and more ways to get involved in the fight for reproductive justice.
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FAQ
Is abortion still legal in Iowa?
Right now, abortion is legal in Iowa and people can make appointments via Carafem’s telehealth services or at one of several clinics across the state. The Iowa Abortion Access Fund is working closely with partners in Illinois and Minnesota as well as surrounding states to coordinate care. Midwest Access Coalition, Chicago Abortion Access Fund, and OurJustice are great resources.
View a full list of abortion resources in Iowa.
Where can I find an abortion provider?
Find an abortion provider at ineedana.com and abortionfinder.org
What about abortion pills?
Learn more about medication abortion at plancpills.org abortionpillinfo.org reprolegalhelpline.org/sma-faq reprolegalhelpline.org/sma-know-your-rights
More information is available in this Community Call: Q & A document.
How you can help
Donate to an abortion fund
Donate to help provide transportation to people seeking an abortion
Practical support funds like the Midwest Access Coalition and Chicago Abortion Access Fund provide transportation money. To give travel gift cards to people seeking abortion in Iowa, make a purchase here: giveinkind.com/inkinds/C1V2I2Q/friends-of-iowa-abortion-access-fund
Put together an abortion support kit.
Abortion Support Kit Shopping List
Volunteer with Iowa Abortion Access Fund
Current opportunities: putting up posters with abortion access information in the DSM area
Iowa Abortion Access Volunteer Form
I’m a healthcare provider in Iowa. How can I help?
There is a section specifically for healthcare providers and healers in our Action Doc. For legal considerations, please contact reprolegalhelpline.org
Want to organize a protest?
Read our organizer toolkit.
Protest safety tips
How to Protest Safely: What to Bring, What to Do, and What to Avoid
Learn more about security culture & staying safe
Political demands
If you choose to call, email or write to your representatives to demand reproductive justice, we demand the following:
• Protect and expand Roe v. Wade; safe, legal abortion on demand without apology
• Repeal the Hyde Amendment
• Overturn state barriers to reproductive choices
• Stop forced sterilization
• No to caged kids, forced assimilation, & child welfare abuses
• End medical and environmental racism; for universal healthcare
• Defend queer & trans families
• Guarantee medically sound sex education & affordable childcare
• Sexual self-determination for people with disabilities
• Uphold social progress with expanded voting rights & strong unions
• Demand President Biden issue an immediate Executive Order guaranteeing every person the right to abortion.
