If you are under 18, you need a parent’s permission to get most kinds of healthcare services.
You can get some reproductive health care services on your own without telling your parents.
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Wondering about being pregnant may bring up a lot of emotions and stress. It can be good to have someone older who can support you and help you think through your decisions.
No. Your right to privacy is protected by the California Constitution and state law!
The doctor usually cannot tell other people about your pregnancy or pregnancy-related care without getting your permission first. But there are some exceptions…