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writes:I am pregnant and considering having an abortion. I'm 21 and my boyfriend is 22. I drank and smoked reguarly the first month of the pregnancy because I didn't know I was pregnant (I'm a college student). I've probably already harmed the baby since this is the 'critical period' of pregnancy and I know I couldn't give the child what he or she deserves so abortion seems like the appropriate choice. And please no one lecture me about the evils of abortion, I'm look for advice, not to be criticized. My question is aobut the process, the price, how you feel afterwards, if it affects your body at all, how you prepare or recover ( is there a recovery?). I'm very scared and unsure. Please help.[Moderator's note: Please abstinate from any negative comments about abortion. Keep your thoughts to yourself or the entries will be deleted]
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reader, SugarCookie +, writes (6 September 2008):
Planned parenthood does abortions and they have a program so if you are low income it pays for it. My friend had it done and she just had a hard time emotionally. There are chances of bad things happening. Death or not being able to have a baby again are amoung the worse but not that common. The really common side effects are cramping and bleeding.Below is a link to planned parenthood and it answers all of your questions in a profesional and nonjudgemental way.http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/abortion/in-clinic-abortion-4359.htmI hope that everything works out for you. Whatever you decide.
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reader, anonymous, writes (6 September 2008): I'm sorry to hear "you're sorry" to be pregnant. It should be one of the most wonderful times in your life. Since you have no maternal feelings for the new life in you, I think you should seek help from a 'Pregnancy Crisis' center. I was pregnant before I was married, and didn't want to tell my mom (she's a drama queen, but luv her) The women at the center were very compassionate, and gave me hope to face my pregnancy. (you go through different stages: guilt, sadness, anxiety, hope)
Their alternative is adoption, not abortion.
It's a small sacrifice to take care of yourself & baby for 9 months of your life. Take care.
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reader, gojira343 +, writes (6 September 2008):
most likely not... i know a lot of women that did the same thing....and all of their children are fine im prgnant as well and i did the same things but the baby is fine you should call your doc and ask them! the baby is really strong in there so i wouldnt worry about that! but you need to see a doc anyway so when you go just ask them!
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