Abortion/post abortion

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Expert: - 12/28/2011


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Hello,I recently had a abortion about 5 days ago.I was 6 weeks. Since the procedure I have had really dark thick blood.almost resembles chocolate pudding but thicker... I have had very mild cramping.  I am afraid that I could be dying....... is this normal?  PLEASE HELP

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Hello, Kim,

Having an abortion is not normal, so nothing that happens afterward is normal, either.

That said, I will keep this short because of your fears (been there, done that). I recommend you go to the emergency room of your local hospital and have it checked out. You can go any time of the day or night. They can either reassure you, or determine that you need some kind of help. If you are concerned about not going to your own doctor, you can get ahold of him from there, or in the morning.

I will pray for you. Please take care and let me know what happens.

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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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