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Hi
I asked one of your dr's a question. But I feel that his answer was something I already knew. But I got an abortion on 02/08. I had sex with my boyfriend 5 days later but with a condom. (I know it was too soon). But I think I may have gotten pregnant. I have been burping alot, urinating more, back pains... I mean I have been drinking alot of water.. but why can I be having these symptoms? Can it be from surgery and my body is going back to its normals ways? I know we used protection but I feel maybe I am. ?
Hi Christina,
Did you find out anything yet about if you are pregnant or not? Some of your symptoms sound like they could be pregnancy symptoms. Yes, you should not have had sex so soon after your abortion. That can be bad for you healthwise. And also condoms are not 100% safe in preventing pregnancy. No birth control method is 100% safe. And also there is a chance of sexually transmitted diseases. I would advise you to refrain from having sex if you are worried about having a baby.
I assume that is why you had an abortion and would you consider that again if you are indeed pregnant? Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com and we can talk more. Would love to hear from you!
Diane Cheryl
P.s. You can get a free pregnancy test at a local pregnancy resource center. To find one, go to this website http://www.optionline.org or call 1-800-395-HELP. Or try http://www.heartbeatservices.org and click on the globe in the upper right hand corner of the page.
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Diane Cheryl
Expertise
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!
Experience
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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