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Expert: - 7/15/2009


Question
hi , i  ate pills for medical abortion yesterday , i was only
5 weeks pregnant , but i am experiencing heavy bleeding and i
just need to know that for how long will this bleeding last ?
and is heavy bleeding alright ? and also after how many days
should i go for an ultrasound exam !!

Answer
Hello, jenifer,

You are the second person today who has asked about this. I have learned that women in India are bleeding to death from these pills. Pakistan is right next to India, and I wouldn't be surprised if the same company is supplying the pills. These pills were never intended for use by pregnant women. The manufacturer warns against it. Please see a doctor as soon as possible! The bleeding may stop, or it may not. Also, eat food with spicy hot peppers (cayenne) in it. Please let me know what happens, and please warn other women! This has to stop! I will pray for you.

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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 eleven. 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. I am not a doctor, but I have done extensive medical research, so I may be able to help with information. I am female. When you write, if you are or were pregnant, please tell me how far along you were or are, and if you have had an abortion, please tell me what kind. Thank you.

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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.

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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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