About Elie Expertise I am available to talk to anyone who needs someone to talk to about their feelings concerning a prospective or past abortion.
I have general knowledge of abortion procedures (what to expect), and resources for folks who need some extra help.
If I can`t answer your question, I won`t make anything up and I will do my best to refer you to someone who can be of more assistance to you.
Experience I have been very active around abortion rights issues for quite awhile now in different cities and in different contexts. I have also had 2 abortions myself, so I can speak from personal experience too.
But, I am NOT a doctor, so please, if you have specific medical questions know that I will always respond that you should consult a physician. I don't think anyone should rely on Experts.Com as a source for medical questions - go to a clinic or hospital instead and speak to a verifiable expert - one with an MD on the wall where you can see it!
Question Hi i had just missed my period and am in great fear i am preganant. I am 21 and 2 kids already and can not afford another child and have sezures.I have no money for an abortion is there any organizations that could help me with money or something i have nothing. =(
Answer Brittany,
Yes. The National Network of Abortion Funds http://www.nnaf.org/fundinfo_new.html is a source where you can find an abortion fund in your area to apply for help. Go to their website and click on the area you live in and contact the group closest to you and apply for funding. The map on the page I have given you a link to, also shows what sort of coverage Medicaid providers in the relevant state. In some states, Medicaid will pay for your abortion.
I'm sorry for your situation, and I hope that the information that I give you is helpful. If it is not, please don't be afraid to go into your local abortion clinic and discuss your situation with their counsellors. Often clinics have programs for women where you put up as much money as you can afford for your procedure and then develop a payment plan over a set period of time for the remainder.
I also strongly recommend that if you have insurance that you check in with your provider to see what eligibility there is. Some plans also, while not covering abortion that is elective, do cover it if you're health is in danger. Check into that, given your seizure issues.
