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Expert: - 5/25/2010


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due to lethal deformities to my baby, I was medicaly induced at 17weeks 6 days and gave birth to a still born baby boy.I had very light bleeding for the first few days but havent bleed since, I feel no pain or discomfort.Myself and my fiancee would like to try again for another baby, I just want to know when it is o.k to start haven sex again, its been aweek since I delieved my baby.

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Dear Kelly,

First I'm sorry for your loss. After an abortion, usually you should wait for 2 weeks or more (per doctor's instructions to resume sex. But in your case, I'm not entirely sure. Perhaps it would be more?!  I think you should consult your doctor about this. You don't want to risk an infection by not healing first. Let me know what the doctor says-I am interested. You can email me at CHERYL51@aol.com Thanks.

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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).

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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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