Abortion is a woman's decision for medical or other reasons, and politics drive the different laws and restrictions in different states. In some states, there are certain checks a woman must go through before accessing this medical care, including a waiting period of 24-72 hours, and in-person counseling. It can delay the process, and some believe it is not in the patient's best interest.

The medical community focuses on the increasing risks and complications with delays related to terminating pregnancies, but many believe there is a larger monetary cost to bear too. According to some studies, pregnant women in this position face a loss in wages, repeated visits, and doctor fees that can cost in excess of $900.

Many believe that this impacts the rights of a woman to make decisions regarding her body. It can put her health at greater risk with each delay. Studies have proven that restrictions cause a higher financial cost on all fronts.

There are opposing views to this change, with some expressing fear that removing restrictions encourages the abortion industry. Physicians disagree, and the medical necessity and safety are based on individual evaluations according to doctors. "The decision about if and when to perform an ultrasound, the counseling before an abortion and what type of abortion someone has are all medical decisions...It's using the expertise of the provider and the patient's unique needs to make those decisions," said Dr. Shanthi Ramesh, an OB-GYN in Virginia.

The question for debate is, should Virginia make abortions more or less restrictive?