When health (physical, mental or social) is affected by pregnancy

In this ground, women can access a legal abortion if the pregnancy will cause harm to their health; if prior to pregnancy they have a health condition that could worsen, or when the pregnancy prevents the continuation of medical treatment. In these three situations, the termination of pregnancy seeks to avoid damage or harm to the woman’s health (scjn, 2008).

Abortion in Oaxaca is Legal.

In Oaxaca, abortion is a legal health service. You have the right to safe abortion and the law protects you. Local legislation guarantees the right to have an abortion at the free choice of the woman or pregnant woman during the first 12 weeks of gestation.