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I was pregnent 5years back and since i didnt inteand to bear a baby i went for an abortion within 2weeks from the begning of the pregnency. I took tablest and everything went out as bleeding. Now after 5yreas i am planing to get pregnent. My question is when i go to doctor for regular checkups will the doctor come to know that this is my second pregnency with the normal pregnency checkups? please let me know i am really in need of this is answer.

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Hello, Anushri,

I am told by doctors who are familiar that this won't be obvious to a doctor in a future pregnancy. That said, we don't know the long term effects of these tablets on future children, so you really should TELL your doctor that you took them, for your safety and that of your child. Good luck with this pregnancy. Feel free to ask more questions.

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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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