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Continuing pregnancy after abortion mumsnet Pregnancy test still positive after 2 weeks. Not through anything being wrong with the baby, just because you decided to end the pregnancy. My mum I believe is on the side of continuing the pregnancy. I started Use this time to look after yourself, eat good healthy food, take a good prenatal vitamin supplement and take gentle exercise all of this will help reduce stress and help you How soon after surgical abortion can you conceive again can you conceive right away after you stop bleeding after the abortion? Why would you want to conceive again? That relationship went very wrong and I spent the latter part of my pregnancy on my own in tears and wondering how I was going to cope with 2 children on my own. I definitely wasn’t mentally prepared for the pain of labour and was ill for 6 weeks after. It is necessary to wait 3 weeks after the abortion because the pregnancy hormones can remain in the body and can make the pregnancy test falsely positive. Wondering what I’d look like now if I was still pregnant, wondering how my unborn child would be growing, wondering what my baby would be like when they were Mumsnet makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from conception to childbirth, from babies to teenagers. It sounds pathetic, but I am feeling my age since my second was born and the When my boyfriend mentioned again that I didn’t have to continue the pregnancy, and I started considering terminating, I started to feel relieved. The test 3 week after abortion confirmed its success. It's not about not being able to not have an abortion and not having a choice. It is a massive change but abortion is something you won’t get over if you have the slight doubt in your head that it’s not the right thing to do . Normal pregnancy tests can show positive for several weeks afterwards as they’re so sensitive. I’ve recently had a medical abortion and I have never regretted anything more in my life. I called epu earlier on today and they can't get me in until the end of the week. I felt somewhat disheartened but relieved at the same time. A week ago with a very heavy heart and after running out of the building then going back in I had a medical abortion at Marie Stopes. I'd say you might have some retained placenta in there which you'll find out on Friday I presume. the baby is now 3 months old and i am very thank ful for another chance. I found out I was pregnant on Monday and instantly knew it wasn't what I wanted. I'm struggling so much with this pregnancy I really think I'm going to have to make the choice as I can't live like this much longer. My partner (who I have not said anything to) would likely want to continue with the pregnancy. The first pill, mifepristone, was fine, total non event & just waited for the 24 hours to be up before taking the next lot to actually start the bleeding. After 3 days the bleeding went down to being very light - I just wore a panty liner every day for the following 2 weeks in case of any blood. I was just over 6 weeks pregnant. I called the clinic they put me in an appointment in 3 days. This gave me focus or so I thought. Watch thread Flip Share Bleeding after abortion 1 reply redfoxgo · 05/09/2023 15:53 Had a medical abortion 2. I'm not sure if I will get any help or support, this is after all supposed to be a happy site about becoming a parent :( But I feel so poorly and nervous and sick, I don't know where else to go. I actually think the nausea was far far far worse than being sick and I also Get updates on how your baby develops, your body changes, and what you can expect during each week of your pregnancy by signing up to the Mumsnet Pregnancy . I was only 4-5 weeks pregnant at the time. Pregnancy & baby See all in Pregnancy Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. Hey all, wondering if any of you could kindly please share success stories after a chemical pregnancy? My story so far: I came off the pill June 2022 (wasn't planning to get pregnant I just was over hormonal birth control as I already have high testosterone and wanted to work on balancing hormones outside of BC) fell pregnant immediately and had an abortion at Bleeding after abortion 5 replies hhh222 Hi there 💕 taken the 4 pills today and had worlds worst cramps and blood clotsonly 3 weeks pregnantthe bleeding is very light now. His family and mine know which makes this so much more difficult. The same thing happened to me when I was young. Now, all I see are other pregnant people, scan photos and baby bumps and I can’t help but feel like I made a very silly and irrational mistake here. I've never wanted kids and when I found out I was pregnant I was immediately 100% certain I wanted an abortion. My 16 year old daughter is booked in to have a medical abortion today. And rarely think about it now 3 years later. I’ve got one 2. I felt exactly the same as you in the early days. I sympathise with all you have been through. 4 months on I’m sad and wondering the same, will I ever feel happy again? I’m plagued with thoughts about trying again and replaying all the reasons I terminated (mainly taking time away from my young kids and stretching us We split soon after. I I had a pelvic DVT in my first pregnancy then an entirely uneventful second pregnancy. The first set of 4 pills I took was excruciating, with terrible cramping to the point I was scared to take the second two but after they had been put in my cheek I had dull cramping and then went to the toilet, where without being I took the other 2 tablets orally to make sure all the pregnancy tissue was expelled at around 9pm as advised. So currently, the way I see it, both my options suck for one of us (obviously as a woman I am in more of a disadvantage). Please sort out contraception, get something long term like a coil or implant. How long after an abortion do symptoms of pregnancy go away? Abortion is incredibly safe and effective, so it’s really rare that you’ll still be pregnant after an in-clinic abortion or taking abortion pills. I am now 46! I didn't regret it for a second then and I have never regretted it since! Had I known during 8 days after th Medical abortion I took another Digital clear blue test and it now said that I was 1-2weeks pregnant. I went to my GP and after ultrasound, I got to know that I was 16 weeks pregnant with a healthy baby boy. Regret after abortion. I envy these women that feel amazing In pregnancy. Had a medical abortion through BPAS who were really helpful. The grief after the abortion hit me like a tonne of bricks, I struggled to function I drank far far too much. I’ve been on anti depressants since March and trying counselling. Watch thread Flip Watch Save Share Pregnant after an abortion. I got pregnant and nearly terminated. I haven’t yet missed my period but have had a number of positive early The same thing happened to me when I was young. I really When we saw the postive pregnancy test two weeks ago I felt hugely shocked and that is still the overriding feeling now. Thats not a reason to have an abortion. I had a medical abortion approx 3 weeks ago. Recently-this last year or two, perhaps- I've noticed a b Mumsnet makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from conception to childbirth, from babies to teenagers. I had a medical abortion 5 weeks ago now. I think it was around 3 weeks after due to another pregnancy scare (Yes, 18, in an abusive relationship and extremely stupid before anyone judges 🙈). 2 weeks on I took a normal pregnancy test and it came back positive! I spoke to BPAS and they said not to use them due to hormones it might still show and use a low sensitivity one. My pregnancy this time was relatively straightforward up until the end, I suffered with anxiety, many times in tears and occasionally having more depressive thoughts, I don't Going back to my abortion there was a tiny tiny bit of pregnancy tissue left which they said should come out on my period and not concerning. and then stop. and continued to bleed for a good 2 weeks. I know I was told, if I chosen medical abortion, once I had taken the first pills then the abortion had begun. I feel super scared right now and even more irresponsible than before. My date of last period was 1st October. There are many babies born at 20weeks who now survive and thrive (this is the abortion limit in this country which is shocking). To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. I had an abortion just before my 21st birthday. I remember the date I had it done and I remember when the baby’s due date would have been. I believe in a more holistic approach to medicine . I fell pregnant by my ex. This was mainly because we were relocating to the other side of the world 6 weeks after we found out. I’m 11 weeks now, & sad to say I feel very little joy about the whole thing. I'm in a bit of a state. (and the date of intercourse was Hi everyone I’m expecting abusive messages after this post, but if you could be so kind as to read with compassion I’d really appreciate your thoughts Concieving after an abortion 9 replies Able2009 I fell pregnant unplanned last June (2019) but decided not to go through with the pregnancy. after this i continued to cramp and passed maybe a few more tiny clots and continued to bleed when peeing. Have you done the test that your provider gave you to do three weeks after the abortion? What was the result on that? If that one was positive you need to follow the instructions in your pack and contact your provider as you may have leftover tissue. Get updates on how your baby develops, your body changes, and what you can expect during each week of your pregnancy by signing up to the Mumsnet attention for the kids, everything really. It’s started heavy and gradually decreased and all my symptoms went away- sore boobs and being sick. He is now 15 and absolutely fine! 1- terminate the pregnancy and resent my husband for it (especially since it's a twin pregnancy) 2- continue with the pregnancy and my husband will resent me for it, or worse leave me and I end up a single mum to 5 kids. Thank you all for your replies. I feel for you and I hope Hello am 32 and done a early detection pregnancy test early hours of this morning and got a positive. Im currently 6+2 weeks pregnant (unplanned pregnancy). This was two weeks ago. They'll scan you there and arrange for addition treatment if it's needed (repeat tablets or possibly surgery). Just feel abit unwell but I think it's all my hormones going back done, just didn't know if it was normal. I felt the most horrendous guilt afterwards and was also worried that I would never be able to get pregnant again. I had a medical abortion last Wednesday and am a little bit surprised at how much I’m still bleeding 6 days later. Your boyfriend did not want this pregnancy. Pregnancy symptoms should go away a few days after your abortion. Patients at greatest risk are those with very early pregnancy and Your periods should return about 4-6 weeks after having an abortion. I had a surgical abortion a month ago and have never felt so low and so suicidal in my entire life. I am 15 weeks pregnant and just do not want to continue with this pregnancy. How far along into the pregnancy are you now? My friend had a termination at 17 weeks after a scan and announcing Hi hope you’re ok. Until the womb is completely empty, you will continue to get positive pregnancy tests. Hormones took awhile to settle so the month or so after did feel odd I had a late term medical at 17 weeks due to suffering with severe mental disorders I was deemed unfit to continue pregnancy by my family and doctors, so I felt pressured to go through with it. The 2nd part/pill, which is what I was most worried about, was no where near as bad I expected. Im 6 weeks pregnant and already hating being pregnant. I was sick once yesterday after about 1. If the baby is going to die not long after they are born then that's different. This topic is for sharing experiences of pregnancy choices; to debate the ethics of termination, visit our Politics or Chat forums. Had unprotected sex 3rd Oct, the ladies at BPAS said my cycle started again the day after abortion so by that, I shouldn’t have been ovulating but where is my period. Then now April I found out I am pregnant again. I feel as though this is my karma as I wasn't 100% sure on the abortion and acted more out of panic, I wish I gave myself more time to think about it but with each day the baby growing more, the symptoms getting worse and it becoming more real, I didn't want to Then after 2 days, I went to washroom and passed a little tissue type things it was like whitish and brownish tissue something. I've been in bed and crying n You are doing the right thing. was a really hard time of my life regardless. I got pregnant on purpose weeks after the abortion. After this she got back to normal life including drinking and smoking at parties. The decision to get pregnant again after an Some women do struggle emotionally after an abortion. I had another thread on here and was saying how depressed I was after my abortion. 171 171 07/12/2024 11:49 Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, Get updates on how your baby develops, your body changes, and what you can expect during each week of your pregnancy by signing up to the Mumsnet Pregnancy Newsletters. I also hate About 20 months ago, my partner of a year and I discovered we were pregnant after a split condom and an ineffective morning after pill. I actually started to feel positive and happy again. I kept the baby, and thought the course of my childhood she just fitted in. I finished ovulating a few days ago and felt like this since then. @Irishlucy Thankyou I'm trying not to actually think about it, it was a hard choice I had a emergency C-section 7 months ago and it left with with all aniexty and worries about things so mentally wasn't prepared to go through it again. My best friend didnt find out she was pregnant until she was 29 weeks (shocking i know) but she smoked, she drank, she was on medication you arent allowed to take in pregnancy. Depression (failed morning after pill) pregnancy in August, would have been my third child. Apologies for what I'm sure will be the rambley nature of this, I haven't slept for 2 days. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. I chose surgical abortion as I wanted everything done and over the same day. We were together 4 years, towards the end of last year we were Continuing pregnancy is a pregnancy that continues to develop even after the use of Mifepristone and Misoprostol. especially when you know you're not continuing with the pregnancy A pregnancy test should be taken two weeks post abortion. If the pregnancy test is negative then I'd just have the scan at the hospital. I was so so angry with myself for allowing myself to talked into an abortion when I had always believed it would never be something that would be right for me. I’m here for some advice. I was two months gone by then and had no idea. I was terrified with this news. The first pill would end the pregnancy, then 48 hours later I would insert 4 more pills into my vagina to miscarry and 4 hours after that, insert another 2 to continue bleeding. Bleeding after abortion 6 replies cherrytomato1 · 22/11/2023 20:12 I had an abortion almost 6 weeks ago when I was 8 weeks pregnant. I am a single mother of two and got pregnant on birth control and I just felt I couldn’t continue with this on my own. My instinct is to continue with the pregnancy as I may Mumsnet makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from conception to childbirth, from babies to teenagers. The pain was very manageable and the bleeding was not horrific. I waited another week but was still getting a very positive test so contacted my EPU. So 5 week today was the abortion. My tests were like yours after the initial termination - almost as dark as the control line & remained like that until the second surgery. Then in April, I didn't get my periods. Not here to judge at all, I made the same choice to terminate what would have been my third child 7 months ago now. It was just before Christmas and so I had I thought the abortion was successful. The next day I got up and was able to go out with my child and just used pads. Should women be allowed to choose an abortion if they are at risk of dying in childbirth, or if they are addicted to drugs and damaging their baby? Those are some of the reasons for abortions after 24 weeks. If you think the pain of an abortion is bad then you will be in for a shock with labour and the weeks of pain after it. It did lift a bit for me after 20 weeks. The decision to allow abortion after 24 weeks is a My life was crumbling but I continued to work as much as I could so I didn’t have to extend my studies. 30 30 07/12/2024 15:30 Failed abortion- now 22 weeks. I asked what my I had a medical abortion (pills by post) just over 3 weeks ago. Bleeding is not a way of knowing that you definitely wont get pregnant and your body is probably all over the place after an abortion so you probably would struggle to know when/if you've ovulated. He broke up with me saying he The midwife confirmed the pregnancy was still there and I was 7w+6 days into my pregnancy. Both went on to keep the remaining pregnancy (although one didnt actually know she was still pregnant until very, very late on in the pregnancy). I think you are perhaps feeling a bit stronger Hi everyone. His family and my dad are saying the same thing. I just had to be brave and remember why I couldn't continue with the pregnancy. Immediately after the abortion I began regretting it. We didn’t expect we could get pregnant so soon and after the trauma of my pregnancy with my daughter I just couldn’t do It's not about not being able to not have an abortion and not having a choice. I felt the Hello, looking for advice as I’m a bit worried my medical abortion was unsuccessful. His family and mine know A year on it’s still a struggle at times but what I regret the most is getting pregnant accidentally in the first place, rather than regretting the abortion itself. I was angry with my husband and others that had told me it would be ok. Please please no judgement. Our decision for that was hubby Hi, I had a surgical abortion & barely had any pain at all aside from a couple of hours after it was done. For most mums, if the pregnancy does continue, the baby develops normally. Am 4weeks gone, i used miso-fem 2vaginal and 2orally, I had little cramps and I used ibuprofen, I had little and small clot in the first day and not bleeding or clot again, after 48 hours I used miso-fem again, I had little cramps, little bleeding and one very small clot dat day and it stopped, is the abortion successful or not I Can say my feelings have changed and as my pregnancy progressed I started to bond with the baby especially once I found out what I was having, after my very bad sickness and symptoms eased off at about 20 weeks I started to bond and now I'm glad I didn't have an abortion and am so excited for the baby to arrive. We always wanted more than one but, after having our first, I suffe You don’t have to continue with the second set of pills if you don’t want to - the first pill won’t affect the pregnancy if it does continue. At 10 weeks pregnant I told him I didn’t want an abortion for many reasons but especially because I was 40 and didn’t want to wait another year as he suggested. Also, just to add in terms of worries about scarring and stuff, I'm now pregnant again, nearly 18 weeks, my cycle went back to normal very quickly afterwards. A baby born with Down's is not going to die and will live well into their 50's. 8 days after th Medical abortion I took another Digital clear blue test and it now said that I was 1-2weeks pregnant. Continuing this pregnancy could take a mother away from two little children, what you are doing is the best thing for your family. I took the next set of 4 tablets the next day and I cried after doing it as I knew there was no going back. If you have an ongoing pregnancy after you did a medical abortion, Abortion is incredibly safe and effective, so it’s really rare that you’ll still be pregnant after an in-clinic abortion or taking abortion pills. After that, I chose to try again the next month and became pregnant straight away. Hello, OP. We already have 3 children together, the youngest 3 who had a tough time when born and was in and out of hospital. After that j start bleeding for the next 2 days. Hope you are ok. Three weeks ago I had a medical abortion because the discovery of a surprise pregnancy took me completely aback. I don’t want to terminate this pregnancy- but I would like to wake up tomorrow and not be pregnant, I’d love to bury my head in the sand and pretend this wasn’t happening. I had a termination many, many years ago, over 20 years actually, and I still think about it all the time. Concieving after an abortion 9 replies Able2009 I fell pregnant unplanned last June (2019) but decided not to go through with the pregnancy. I was only 5weeks 2days and it was already unbearable. DH and I have a 6 year old DS1 and 8 month DS2. At just 3 weeks I found out I was pregnant. This morning I took my low sensitivity test that the doctor provided, exactly 2 weeks after the abortion and it came back Because after asking the OP to go through an abortion, then asking her to try for a baby, then waiting for her to get pregnant and claiming he wants her to get an abortion AGAIN! You can't possibly mean there will be plenty of opportunities with this abusive bastard? It is absolutely not about hating women. I took one a day or 2 after the second surgery & it was so so much lighter. I was still feeling very unwell (severe pregnancy sickness and high blood pressure: my reasons for not I felt a bit guilty straight after my abortion but hormones and honestly now I feel nothing (I don't even really think about it unless something like this comes up) - the pain for me @Anon7744885 thanks for replying, it’s good to hear I’m not the only one with children already and considering an abortion. Really, really, seek medical advice urgently. Crippling pain definitely doesn't sound normal - does it feel like period I had HG diagnosed with nausea (following a pregnancy which I had HG with actual sickness). Once the pills are taken it was strongly advised to continue on as not finishing the pills could be harmful to your health and the health of the fetus. I had an abortion back in January and it's still affecting my life every single day. But my health was not getting any better. Some women like to take HCB (beta) hormone blood tests to and continued to bleed for a good 2 weeks. Join Mumsnet Pregnancy & baby See all in Pregnancy Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. I think about what our baby would’ve looked like, who they would’ve grown to Mumsnet makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from conception to childbirth, from babies to teenagers. I remember the date I had it done and I remember when the baby’s due Hello, OP. Yes I did and sadly made no difference at all, did they work with you? And if so which ones? I have decided to not have an abortion, I knew I’d never be able to get over the guilt. I had a abortion last Dec and we broke up. Bleeding continued, symptoms remained (although not so bad) & pregnancy test still positive. Had a scan yesterday which showed some retained products - not sure how much but she said it wasn’t terrible! I’m booked in for surgery next week with a scan first incase it has changed. I inserted the tablets vaginally the next day and started bleeding heavily after 3 hours. Only bleed for a week and had strong cramps for just the one day that I took the medical abortion pill. I still haven’t got my first period and was wondering how long after a medical abortion should I get my period. Pregnancy symptoms should go Forty-six patients with unintentional continued pregnancy were detected among a series of 65,045 first trimester abortions. is that normal or could I still be pregnant? Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, I administered my medical abortion yesterday at 7 weeks pregnant, taking my second set of pills that enduce the bleeding around 9:10pm. Hope you can get in touch today & However recently found out I was pregnant, after conformation and consultations I had the choice of continuing with pregnancy knowing I would miscarry but could be as late as 24weeks or have termination. When my boyfriend mentioned again that I didn’t have to continue the pregnancy, and I started considering terminating, I started to feel relieved. I have just been through a medical abortion at 7 weeks gestation on the NHS and wanted to share my experience with you all as I found much comfort from mumsnet whilst going through the process, I just hope to be able to help at least one person. Took a pregnancy test 3 weeks after the date of the abortion and it came back negative. And it’s a service women value: “It gave me the opportunity to have my home comforts around me. Absolutely NOT. Hi everyone, I am really wanting my 3rd baby now but I'm sorry worried my surgical abortion has effected my ability to carry a baby :(I have two beautiful children ages 3&5 I had no problems carrying them, then I fell pregnancy in may 2019 but due to severe sickness I wasn't able to look after my children and depression soon kicked in, I wasn't thinking clearly I had a negative test quick quickly after my medical abortion. Continuing pregnancy is a known risk of medication abortion, but it appears that home use reduces this by giving women greater control over the timing of when they use the pills, rather than leaving them dependent upon clinic opening times. On the Friday I noticed I felt sick again, had heartburn, severe Thank you all for your replies. The best way to be really confident that your womb is ready for a pregnancy is to wait a bit, use barrier contraception, and have a full normal period cycle, taking a pregnancy test after you have bled and confirming that it is definitely negative. That felt like a relief and that my HCG was lowering in the I am 15 weeks pregnant and just do not want to continue with this pregnancy. Citizens advice Hi, I’ve recently found out I’m pregnant after my conception failed as did the morning after pill. 2 weeks on I took a I had an abortion 3 months ago - my boyfriend pushed me into it very hard and I didn't feel like it was my decision. ?! I made the decision to end the pregnancy Via medication Hopefully not your case, in these 2 people I knew both had been unknowingly pregnant with twins and had lost one due to the abortion and the other stuck. I fell pregnant using contraception, my son is 2 and my daughter was 5 months when I fell pregnant and not long over 6 months when I had the abortion. Hi, I'm looking for some advice, I had a much regretted abortion in september and was devastated after, the reasons I had at the time seem so stupid now, I really struggled at first but somehow started to think slightly less about it, it still made me sad but I didnt cry all the time I'd say the rawness had got better, but now I feel like I'm back to square one!! You have gone through a horrible time since you found out you were pregnant. 4 weeks ago today I had a medical abortion, at I sadly took the decision to terminate my pregnancy 3 weeks ago with a medical abortion at home . In this case, the abortion has failed completely and the woman remains Mumsnet makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from conception to childbirth, from babies to teenagers. You had several valid reasons for not continuing with this pregnancy. The process was aspiration while asleep and went smoothly for her. It's good that you're going to the maternity hospital so you can know you're doing everything for Get updates on how your baby develops, your body changes, and what you can expect during each week of your pregnancy by signing up to the Mumsnet Pregnancy This topic is for sharing experiences of pregnancy choices; to debate the ethics of termination, visit our Politics or Chat forums. I have spoke to a clinic who said I would need a surgical abortion at this point, but I know my partner won't be on board with @e0103 if you have unprotected sex there is no reason why you couldnt be pregnant. I was in pieces the weeks before the abortion, I was ashamed, Terrified and completely torn in my decision. I was just getting weak day by day. These are all good indicators of your I Can say my feelings have changed and as my pregnancy progressed I started to bond with the baby especially once I found out what I was having, after my very bad sickness Hi I don't think I've ever added a thread, but I did search the archives when I was making my decision, so thought I'd add my experience to help anyon I had an abortion at 7/8 weeks I didn't have any cramps at all and only light bleeding nothing compared to the stories I've read about it so after waiting the 2 weeks i took You should feel "less pregnant" in two days and your boobs should hurt considerably less in 5 days. I’ve had sickness from my missed period :( xx Pregnancy after abortion: where can I get more advice? If you're thinking of trying for a baby, having had an abortion in the past, it's a good idea to talk to your GP first. I randomly decided to do a I had an abortion last week and have been so depressed and upset ever since. Just be honest with him from the start say this is how it is I’m pregnant I know it’s not ideal but I can’t contemplate abortion I hope you understand . As for my ex I’ve not heard a thing , in fact he’s blocked my number since he saw I removed him from my socials , I didn’t want to see him living his playboy lifestyle whilst I was suffering daily with this decision . i had my medical abortion at 5 weeks - 4 weeks & 2 days ago (from miso dose) my periods are normally always around 28 days. A baby born with I found out this morning I am pregnant not perimenopausal. Hi, I had a surgical abortion & barely had any pain at all aside from a couple of hours after it was done. I made a last minute choice to Bleeding after abortion 14 replies Mummzy22girls Do I still feel any pregnancy symptoms after 7 days ? Pregnancy test in 3 weeks. 5 weeks I was pregnant due to contraception not working. I went on to have another baby-). Basically in February (8weeks ago) I had a medical abortion at 5 weeks pregnant. So decided mutually with partner that termination would be better for my body & own mental health. My instinct is to continue with the pregnancy as I may not have another opportunity to have a child. Anyone been in this situation? Please no judgmental comments. . The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) 03457 30 40 30 and Marie Stopes UK 0345 300 8090 are also worth contacting for advice on pregnancy after an abortion. The first pill, mifepristone, was fine, total non event & just waited for Mine failed after rather painful contractions and passing of a big clot. How did you feel straight after your abortion and It's such a difficult and conflicting situation to be in. I’ve read others say you have a 50/50 chance of it continuing although the risk of miscarrying increases with how early you are. I fell pregnant last year accidentally and i knew at the time that having the baby wasn't the right th Thank you everyone. 24 replies Firstmom264 · 24/10/2023 19:26 I know there are mixed opinions on abortion so I will give Bleeding after abortion 14 replies Mummzy22girls Do I still feel any pregnancy symptoms after 7 days ? Pregnancy test in 3 weeks. I was only just over 5 weeks pregnant so didn’t expect it to be quite this much, the blood is still quite red and sometimes Nothing at all wrong with you choosing to not continue this pregnancy. 5 year old who I love more than life itself. They did bloods first and my HCG was still 9400 had a scan and Hi everyone - just looking for some overall support. Don't be ashamed @Brina89 you did the best thing for you at that time. It's brought up lots of past trauma and How could he expect me to continue the pregnancy knowing he was going to leave me with the baby. Your second I’m 41, I’ve got 2 lovely DC aged 5 and 3 and a supportive DH. dont get me wrong the pregnancy was hard mentally as was paniced that something would be wrong (i still have days when i do) but i also knew that i would have been worried with any pregnancy. 5 weeks ago. We decided to do it the following weekend. I actually think the nausea was far far far worse than being sick and I also contemplated the same due to the way I am feeling. So while abortion usually work, if they don’t work you may need to take more medicine or have an in After an abortion, doctors generally recommend waiting to have sex for at least one to two weeks to help reduce the risk of infection. It’s such a horrific decision because it is so life changing if we continue. @SudokuZebra I don’t believe in medication for depression , I’m bipolar and I’m un medicated. My husband is not happy about the pregnancy and wants me to terminate. Your husband's behaviour around your pregnancy and forcing you into abortion has been Hi. Mumsnet makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from conception to childbirth, from babies to teenagers. I hope you get the result you are wanting I think it’s completely safe to get pregnant straight after an abortion. it's about aborting a pregnancy after 24 weeks because of Down's syndrome. That felt like a relief and that my HCG was lowering in the way it should after a successful abortion. I continued to have pregnancy symptoms for around 2 weeks afterwards, so the morning sickness is totally It doesn't sound like you see never getting pregnant and having an abortion as the same (fine if you do) so maybe reframe it a little bit - not getting pregnant at all is no longer an I'm sorry, this post is long, and I apologise if you feel it would be better suited to the pregnancy threads - I know it sounds silly but I've been a I have a 15 week old daughter. 2 hours after the second pills I had strong The first was a medical abortion for a pregnancy which was just over 6 weeks at the time of taking the pills. iam Currently pregnant and I went to a clinic and I was 23+2 days and I was emotional there as it was very busy with men and woman and a church table outside. I too, have a supportive marriage and other children but couldn't continue with the pregnancy due to health concerns. I'm just wondering if anyone on here had an abortion after the 15/16 week mark. Our decision for that was hubby was due to be away for a long time with work, I was struggling at one point with working (I was doing ALOT of overtime for a while doing 40-50hr weeks with back to back I had HG diagnosed with nausea (following a pregnancy which I had HG with actual sickness). To me having a child is hard enough with 2 people but it harder for a single mother. I'm currently 5 weeks with a planned pregnancy. We would need a long weekend to complete the process. That way you'll know your cycle is back to normal and it gives your womb lining a They work 87-99 out of 100 times, depending on how far along your pregnancy is and how much medicine you take. I continued to have pregnancy symptoms for around 2 weeks afterwards, so the morning sickness is totally normal. I can’t seem to shake the guilt and feel like I’ve taken someone’s chance at life away. i found out at 4. Hi hope you’re ok. I’ve just found out I’m pregnant second time around, currently at just 3 weeks pregnant. Have just booked in for a first consultation tonight for an abortion Sending lots of love but my friend was in a similar situation and fell prevent soon after the abortion however couldn't bond/love her second baby because she was so in love with the aborted baby. I felt pushed into an abortion by parents etc I didn’t think clearly about what I was doing and it all happened so fast. The signs of pregnancy after an abortion are pretty much the same as Relief. I'm not sad, I'm not happy either. Midwives strongly suggested she have a surgical abortion as they thought there would be defects. How far along into the pregnancy are you now? My friend had a termination at 17 weeks after a scan and announcing her pregnancy to family and friends, because she didn't feel ready for a baby. 5 hours of using the first four tablets (putting them up rather than orally) and then just after I was sick the pain started to get quite bad, like constant bad period pains so I took two codeine and after that, I had no more pain, other than a few niggles before I went to sleep so took two more codiene I had a medical abortion at 9 weeks, after taking the tablets I was in horrible pain and cramping for just over an hour and continued to bleed lightly for just over 2 weeks I had assumed the procedure had worked to the pain, bleeding and occasional clotting. Now, 5 months later, I am still struggling. Hormones took awhile to settle so the month or so after did feel odd Most universities will have policy and procedures for pregnant students - just google her university a 'pregnant student' and hopefully something will come up. Hi OP, I found out I was pregnant with my third child and it was totally unplanned, our 2 aren’t even at school yet so very young. It was done at home and the pregnancy test after 3 weeks showed it was negative. Hi, please I need help I had a surgical abortion 06/17/23 was 5weeks + 3 days since I had that after 3 days have been feelings pregnancy symptoms more and more, my boobs getting bigger, I can’t eat, morning sickness, vomit. However due to how mentally stressed I was after weeks of being in limbo over my decision, I took the first tablet the second I got through the door without even thinking about it any further as I couldn’t take it. I was still cramping when I got into bed at 10pm but less intense than they were throughout the whole process I only had to change my heavy flow pad once as most of the bleeding was when I was on the toilet I had a medical abortion on the 26th Feb this year. The one thing about a really really shit pregnancy. My doctor did an ultrasound after 2 weeks and said uterus is absolutely fine. I actually started to feel positive Even if, on paper, having an abortion is the logical choice? I have been on MN a long time. The pregnancy was quite far along and she decided to keep the baby. I fount out before christmas i was pregnant which was a complete shock, i told my partner who said straight away we cant keep it. So hear it goes. the newborn phase is a breeZe. I had one period, which came 30 days after the surgery (which is classed as day one of your new cycle). Both went on to I had a late term medical at 17 weeks due to suffering with severe mental disorders I was deemed unfit to continue pregnancy by my family and doctors, so I felt pressured to go Relief. His parents do alot of childcare (friday nights and some saturday mornings) so we can work and have already said they will not be able to look after a baby again. These are all good indicators of your treatment working Failure rate very very small Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, The first was a medical abortion for a pregnancy which was just over 6 weeks at the time of taking the pills. After a lot of soul searching and sadness, we decided not to keep it. I was still feeling very unwell (severe pregnancy sickness and high blood pressure: my reasons for not being able to continue with the pregnancy to begin with) after the pills, went back to the clinic who confirmed I was still pregnant. MNHQ have commented on this thread Suicidal after abortion 62 replies Summersam97 · 25/11/2024 11:33 Hello. I took pregnancy test again and it was clear positive. Both of our DC were IVF babies and this pregnancy was unexpected (we were told almost impossible to have Am 4weeks gone, i used miso-fem 2vaginal and 2orally, I had little cramps and I used ibuprofen, I had little and small clot in the first day and not bleeding or clot again, after 48 Hi ladies, this is a very sensitive subject to me so please no negativity. Failed Abortion- Continued pregnancy after finding out. I made an appointment with my GP for an abortion consultation. She was living with all this guilt and thought falling pregnant would help and sort everything but it just made her feel so much worse. I had normal I had to take mine 2 weeks after and it was also positive I had a scan and then confirmed everything had passed, however I did get an infection I had to have antibiotics for. I had really bad nausea and symptoms, they eased a bit after the second lot of tablets on the Tuesday night. Im terrified im pregnant again after abortion 5 weeks ago! Weve had sex once since and we used protection but i have awful cramping, nausea and the metallic taste in my mouth. I've just had my first period after and it's seems all has returned to I felt a bit guilty straight after my abortion but hormones and honestly now I feel nothing (I don't even really think about it unless something like this comes up) - the pain for me was like a bad period, I'd suggest pain killers, hot water bottle, chocolate and a film day - maybe ask someone to look after DD for the day and you take your time to recover Hi. Later found out she was still pregnant. I didn't want kids, I had my horses and was happy. Crippling pain definitely doesn't sound normal - does it feel like period pain or something else? Bleeding wise I bled a very small amount initially then it Get updates on how your baby develops, your body changes, and what you can expect during each week of your pregnancy by signing up to the Mumsnet Pregnancy Newsletters. After the medical abortion took place at home and I saw the foetus (horrible experience), I regretted the whole thing right It's such a difficult and conflicting situation to be in. There was usually a small amount. It does seem very strong OP. I’m expecting abusive messages after this post, but if you could be so kind as to read with compassion I’d really appreciate your thoughts on my situation. If your mental health was so poor you'd have found the birth and early weeks very hatd, it could have tipped you over into PND. I took pregnancy test at week 3, it shows negative. My partner is so excited and wouldn't support a termination at this point. and for many people even one would have been enough to make them decide not to continue with the pregnancy. 5 weeks after had my first period it was heavy gloopy and smallish clots, sorry for TMI one going through such pain after abortion. I agree Psipsina -- I had an infection after a surgical abortion, had exactly the same symptoms (sharp pains, heavy bleeding a couple of days after the procedure) and was in hospital for five days on IV antibiotics. they refused the abortion as they said I was emotional but was scared as I have health issues. He will work I had a termination many, many years ago, over 20 years actually, and I still think about it all the time. i do have moments of sadness about who the and continued to bleed for a good 2 weeks. I feel as though this is my karma as I wasn't 100% sure on the I’ve not used this before but feel I have no one to talk to. A lady reported me to mumsnet because she said I was a troll trying to put women off having abortions . He just went in my house from a very far province to fix out relationship. Watch Save Share Third pregnancy, considering abortion 17 replies pisces1989 · 07/01/2023 19:36 Hello. Hi I had a medical termination six weeks ago, I done a low sensitivity test 3 weeks after which was negative ( did it in the late afternoon with a dribble of urine ) I have had positive store bought tests since and today I done a clear blue digital which says pregnant 1-2, could this be a new pregnancy as I had unprotected intercourse a week after the abortion but used the had an abortion at the end of march, I think I was roughly 5 weeks. It’s possible to become pregnant again very soon after your abortion; an egg can be released as early as 8 days after the procedure, which means you could become pregnant again before you even have your next period. My GP was OK but I somehow felt ashamed and decided again to continue the pregnancy. I don't want to write too much but there is a lot of basis for my choice to have an abortion so my post isn't about advice I had a medical abortion yesterday due to Hypermemsis and knowing I couldn’t go through 9montgs of it again. I debated an abortion very seriously, but ultimately didn’t go through with it. But later in pregnancy, I find it baffling that the worth of a life depends on its location, rather than development etc. I am still having bleeding - though not a lot but it's still present. Hello, looking for advice as I’m a bit worried my medical abortion was unsuccessful. It's a good idea to wait until then before you try to get pregnant. I know that DVT isn't as scary as PE, but I remember having a panic when I had a pain in my lower back shortly after getting pregnant with second- ended up going along to A&E with nothing at all wrong with me and the doctor there clearly thinking I was bonkers. If it's positive, ring the clinic you had treatment for a post-op appointment. (and the date of intercourse was 16th October) I did take the Ella one morning after pill 48 hours after, the pharmacist said it should be effective as can be used up to 5 days after intercourse, obvs it wasn’t. I don't think of an early loss or abortion as equal to the loss of a baby, or I'd be a lot more horrified at the miscarriage rate (as sad as it is), so deep down, I don't think it's the same. It must be really hard for you now your sister is pregnant I hope you can find a counsellor to help you get through this difficult time ☹️ Hopefully not your case, in these 2 people I knew both had been unknowingly pregnant with twins and had lost one due to the abortion and the other stuck. I expected it to be a bit irregular but it still doesn’t stop me from worrying! I took a pregnancy test yesterday which was negative after my TOP pregnancy test last week which was also negative. They did bloods first and my HCG was still 9400 had a scan and although I’d had really heavy bleeding after the abortion meds and passed lots of big clots there was still lots of tissue left and an empty pregnancy sac. Half of the babies aborted are women! It is due to the continuing scientific and medical knowledge being gained. I was 7 weeks 1 day pregnant. We had sex about 3-4 days before ovulation. We discovered she was pregnant 2 weeks ago. Hello am 32 and done a early detection pregnancy test early hours of this morning and got a positive. After the abortion the physical pain that came with it comforted me because I knew what I was doing was wrong. The worst bit is taking the first pill - I did this on Friday. You made the choice you felt was right at the time and ultimately that is all we can do when deciding upon a termination. It was a very difficult decision and I kept changing my mind. It’s Find out about recovering from an abortion, which can take a few weeks, including what to expect, looking after yourself and who to contact about aftercare. I had an abortion almost 6 weeks ago when I was 8 weeks pregnant. However, For balance my experience was nothing like I expected. I went to bed and continued to bleed but again nothing more than a heavy period. 3 weeks after my physical and emotional pain Mothers day came, I felt emotional on this day but concentrated on celebrating my mother-in law. Be kind to yourself x When we saw the postive pregnancy test two weeks ago I felt hugely shocked and that is still the overriding feeling now. Mine failed after rather painful contractions and passing of a big clot. xmhie hej vqgkpk tnp usylf otsdck knhfahc hzcisd uqp dyfgzzh