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Question
‘m pregnant in spite of having emergency contraceptive (I pill) when the normal preventive aid failed. I had it with in 12 hours. Now doctor tells me that it is not safe to continue with the pregnancy as I had consumed I pill (emergency contraceptive). She says it could be bad for the baby even if I want to continue with the pregnancy. She suggested medical Termination. She said I should wait for six weeks is ideal time for medical termination using pill, to expel out all the contents from the uterus. Is this true? Are there any harmful effects of this? Does it have any effect if I want to conceive after an year?
Hi Ammu,
How do you know for sure that you are pregnant at this point? I have heard of women having a positive pregnancy test after the abortion but really are not pregnant, it's a false positive from the hormones. So let me know that. Then I would recommend that you go to a different doctor to confirm that you would have to have a medical termination or could you carry the pregnancy. If you email me and tell me your location, I will try to find these resources for you. My email address is DCHERYL51@yahoo.com so please email me right away. I will discuss the harmful effects and the possible effect on future pregnancies. Hope to hear from you soon.
Diane Cheryl
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Answers by Expert:
Diane Cheryl
Expertise
Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com if I am "maxed out" on questions. I will answer as soon as I can. Please be patient because I get many emails. If I don't answer within a reasonable time, please email me again and put ALLEXPERTS in the subject line of your email. Thanks. Please contact me if you would like information about abortion procedures. What are your questions or concerns about an abortion? I also would be able to help with resources and networking. I can provide insight about emotional and psychological aspects of abortion. I would like to help you with up-to-date info and advice. I haven't had an abortion myself, but have 3 close friends who have experienced abortion and I can relate through them. I can also provide resources if you have experienced any post-abortion problems; medical, psychological, emotional, or spiritual. PRIVATE QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME!
Experience
I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women in unexpected pregnancy situations. I also provide resources for PASS (Post
Abortion Stress Syndrome).
Education/Credentials
Illinois Valley Community College (LaSalle-Peru, Illinois), Austin Community College and Travel Agent Degree.
Almost 22 years of on-the-job training onsite at abortion clinics and volunteering at pregnancy resource centers. Sonogram training and Post Abortion Counseling Training. Have done research with hundreds of women for almost 23 years regarding abortion, pregnancy and post-abortion healing.
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