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im 16 yrs old, and i took the "abortion pill" at about 4 weeks preg. after i took the pill, i had cramps but they werent bad at all and lasted about 30 mins. i also had some really light bleeding. i thought it was my period, but it wasnt heavy, and only lasted about a day and a 1/2. and they usually last 5-7 days. i went back to the dr. 2 weeks later and took a preg test and an ultrasound and said that i was still pregnant. they now think that im about 8 weeks pregnant. do i have to have a sugerical abortion, or can i take the pills again? and part of me still wants to keep the baby, but im scared that it would have really bad birth defects..how bad would the birth defects be?
Hi Karrie,
Thanks for your question. I'm not a medical doctor so I just wanted you to know that. I would advise you to go to http://www.optionline.org or call 1-800-395-HELP.
I don't recommend the medical abortion and I'm wondering why it didn't work for you if you followed the directions.
If you are wanting to keep your baby, you could find a doctor that would help you find out about the possibility. I think you could also find that at the same place I mentioned earlier. Also, I would like to tell you about this yahoo group if you would like to get some more opinions. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/unplanned_pregnancy_help/
I would love to talk to you more if you would email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com
Hope to hear from you soon.
Diane Cheryl
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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!
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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