Except in the case of a medical emergency, as defined in section 135L.1, for any woman, the physician shall certify both of the following before performing an abortion:
- 1. That the woman has been given the opportunity to view an ultrasound image of the fetus as part of the standard of care.
- 2. That the woman has been provided information regarding the options relative to a pregnancy, including continuing the pregnancy to term and retaining parental rights following the child’s birth, continuing the pregnancy to term and placing the child for adoption, and terminating the pregnancy.
2015 Acts, ch 137, §75, 162, 163