Expert: Pat G - 7/15/2009

Question
i am currently approxiamately 7-9 weeks pregnant and I am getting an abortion, but I wanted to know if I would lose any weight? I picked up a few pounds but because I wasnt showing I wasnt sure if it was because of the pregnancy or what.

Answer
Kerri,

PLEASE don't get an abortion. If you do, you may have FAR WORSE problems than whether you lose weight or not! Abortion is dangerous and can kill you. It can also render you seriously disabled. There are so many ways it can cause permanent damage it's not funny. What prompts you to risk your life like this? Is there something I can help you with? Is this really your choice? Are you familiar with the dangers? Can they happen to you? Yes, they can! They are no respecter of whether a woman truly wants an abortion or not. Do you need resources?

Before you do anything, please get the facts, and hear the other viewpoints. You should find an organization in your area. You can find one by going here:

http://pregnancycenters.org/

As for whether you will lose weight or not, nobody knows at this point; nobody can tell you. Not even a doctor, and especially not over the internet. If you do this, you will just have to wait and see.

It is normal to gain weight during pregnancy. Don't let it worry you.

Let me know what I can do to help. Take care of yourself, and stay safe!