Expert: Martin M - 11/14/2004

Question
My Wife is pregnat She is just 5 weeks Now we want to avoid it how can we avoid it

Answer
Dear Mathew,

See a doctor as soon as possible. There is a relatively simple treatment to end very early pregnancies, but five weeks is pushing the limit already. It may be that your only option will be an abortion. Sorry, but there is no other safe method. Please see a doctor, even if abortion is illegal where you live. Be wary of semi-legal or shady institutions who offer to 'help out'. Tricky treatments can cause damage, as can "falling downstairs" and stuff like that. And please, be very sure that you do not want the baby, both of you. Losing it can be rather traumatic, especially afterward, even if it was unwanted at first. And especially for the mother. Right now the rational mind says 'no time, no money', but once that tension is gone, the emotion can be heard, saying: 'Oh gosh, where's my baby gone?'. There may be guilt-feelings waiting for you. Please be sure and support eachother well. It's tough.

Good luck, and strength to you both!
martin