Guam court clears the way for ‘tele-abortion’ in boost for reproductive rights

The island removes requirement for face-to-face consultations, meaning women can be remotely prescribed abortion medication

Sarah* found out she was five weeks pregnant earlier this year. For the mother of three, carrying on with the pregnancy was out of the question.

My current partner and I are not ready to have a child at this time," said the 30-year-old resident of Tamuning, on the western shore of Guam.