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I got an abortion in the middle of April when i was only 6 weeks. It was a clinical abortion. Ofcourse i had been spotting here and there, sometimes it was less sometimes it was just as much as my normal period. Well i had stomach pains about a week ago and i went to the ER. they checked my vagina and told me that since my cervix felt closed it was no need to preform the check up ultrasound. after that i didn't feel anymore pain. Yesterday i seen a few spots on a white t-shirt that i was wearing a few times but i just shook it off as water stains since i had a frozen water bottle. Well just now i felt it again and i squeezed my breast an more came out. Its not exactly milk but looks like something of the sort. i just want to know if this is normal or if im still prego. My breast were not leaking any before the abortion and now my right breast is, the left one not as much. I had abortion by suction and they told me that it was 100 percent effective but leaking breast is a sure sign of pregnancy. Am i still prego. Please help!!

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Dear Jessi,

I really can't tell you for sure. Please go to a pregnancy resource center and get a free test there. You can find a center near you at http://www.optionline.org or call 1-800-395-HELP. Would it be a problem if you are pregnant again or the first abortion didn't work? Let me know what happens. I would like you to email me at CHERYL51@aol.com and put ALLEXPERTS in the subject line of your email. Hope to hear from you soon.

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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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