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About Pat G
Expertise
I can help women with the consideration of their decision, and with resources, and I can share my own experiences as the mother of seven and grandmother of six. My approach is to show love and concern, and help women work through the issues, emotional, spiritual, practical. I also help women deal with boyfriend and family issues.

Experience
I have been working with women who are considering abortion for several years. I also work with women who have had abortions. Our family has also experienced adoption, so I can talk about that as well.

Education/Credentials
I am mostly self-taught. I also studied midwifery for awhile. I have spent years doing research on this topic. In fact, I have been doing research and working in this area since the early 1970's. I have been helping women online for a few years, under the guidance of a woman who was formally training in counseling.

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Abortion - Scared

Expert: Pat G - 11/2/2009

Question
I was 5 weeks on Oct.10.09. And i went to the clinic that day and got a shot. The doctors told me to take 4 pills on Monday as soon as possible. When that Monday came up. I took the pills at 10:30 am. I started bleeding heavily for about I'll say, 1 week, and it got lighter then i came off.I didn't have any blood clots and anything like that. I started feeling the same way i felt when i was pregnant. So i took a home pregnancy test. My result came up plosive. So i went to the doctor. They said i was 37% pregnant. But five read on the Internet that women can still be pregnant with a living fetus after a unsuccessful abortion. And i want my child this time around. But my questions are: (1)Can i still be pregnant with a live fetus?.(2)Will it have a healthy and normal life if i don't abort it again. And (3)Can it be possible that i can keep my pregnancy and not be hurt or damaged from it?. Please Help Me!!!

Answer
Hello, Cidne,

I can see why you feel scared. I would, too.

I don't know what you mean by saying you are 37% pregnant. You're either pregnant or you're not. It's common for a woman to have pregnancy hormones for awhile after abortion. It's possible they meant that your levels were 37% of what they should be.

It's been over three weeks since you took the pills. By now, you'd be 8 weeks, and you should be well aware of whether you are still pregnant or not. One way to test is to lie on your stomach on the bed. If you feel a lump where your uterus is, you may very well still be pregnant. Also, you should be able to have an ultrasound by now. And yes, it is possible that a baby can survive an abortion. There are many examples of babies who did. I hear about new ones often.

What you will need to do is talk to a doctor who has your best interests at heart. Whoever supplied the pills can't be trusted. Abortion is unethical and dangerous. You need a doctor who regards both you and your baby as his patients. Nobody will be able to answer your questions over the internet. You can find a decent doctor by locating an organization near you, that helps pregnant women. You can find one by going here:

http://www.pregnancycenters.org/

I also can see why you want so desperately for everything to be all right. The emotional and spiritual consequences of abortion can be significant. There are also programs for women who are going through what you are going through. My heart goes out to you. Regardless of the outcome, you need emotional and spiritual support. I will also be here for you if you need to talk. And there are groups on the internet that are helpful, too. I will pray for you. Please take care of yourself. Guard against the dangers of the feelings you have. God will forgive you for what you did. Ask Him, and ask Him to help you forgive yourself. Let me know how things go. Please.

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