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Expert: - 3/5/2010


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Dearest Doctor,
I had an abortion in October. My (ex) boyfriend began abusing me so I knew I could not continue on with the pregnancy and bring a child into a loveless and volatile environment. I had nothing to give this child.
ANYWAY
As soon as I fell pregnant I started to gain weight, I knew I was pregnant before I was late for my period. I gained 3 kilos during the pregnancy (7weeks) then another 3 kilos thereafter.
I eat moderately well, I am active.
Please help.
I am not taking ANY birth control pills as my contraception is ABSENCE!
I hate myself right now please answer me

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Hello Daisy-Elise,

First off, I want to ask you to email me at CHERYL51@aol.com
I would like to talk to you more extensively if you want to. Are you saying you have emotional or psychological problems after abortion? Are you asking me what to do about your weight gain?
I'm a little unsure what kind of advice you are needing. So I hope to hear from you at CHERYL51@aol.com real soon.

Diane Cheryl

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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!

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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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