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If i had an abortion at 10 weeks, and i did bleed and got my period 6 weeks after. But after that period I got pregnant which I was trying with my now husband, (I had an abortion do to other reasons)I was wondering could it be the same baby!? I am worried that the doctors won't notice if I was 16 weeks further along and I am pregnant with the first baby! Is this possible or am I just really worried!!??
Hello Danielle,
You are asking a good question.
It is really unlikely, but not impossible that the pregnancy you have now is a continuing pregnancy from the last time. Continuing pregnancy is a very rare complication of abortion but it is VERY unlikely to happen at 10 weeks. Did you have pregnancy symptoms like nauseau, breast changes, tiredness with the first pregnancy and if so did they go away? If you had them and they went away, then this is very likely a new pregnancy. Women can get pregnant as soon as ONE WEEK after an abortion.
To be sure, get an ultrasound. a blood test will not answer the question for sure.
Good luck
Dr. C
earlyoptions.com
New York City
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Expertise
We are a group of family doctors who provide abortion care for over a decade. We can answer any health or medical related questions about early abortion, including the aspiration procedure, the abortion pill (RU486), or surgical abortion. We run a practice called Early Options, located in New York City: http://www.EarlyAbortionOptions.com. The practice is dedicated to making early abortion part of mainstream medical care. There are other family doctors around the United States who practice a similar approach to early abortion care: see http://www.EarlyAbortion.com. Please do not ask "private" questions so that other women can learn from your experience. Please tell me what country you are from so that we can better help you.
Experience
Experience in the area: We are all board certified family doctors who have special training in early abortion and reproductive health. Dr. Joan Fleischman is the founder of Early Options (earlyabortionoptions.com) dedicated to making early abortion part of mainstream medical care.
Organizations:
National Abortion Federation
American Association of Family Physicians
Education/Credentials
Dr. Joan Fleischman, Founder
M.D., Harvard Medical School
M.P.A., John F. Kennedy School of Government
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