I am 18 years old and i had an abortion 6 weeks ago...?

Question

now I am pregnant again. Can anyone tell me what are the risks or having another one now?

ok...i must add that i DID use protection. i wanted to keep the first baby also, but i did the abortion for my boyfriend and i would happily keep this one too...i just wanted to know the risks...

I swear i don't want to kill any baby. i was practically dragged to do the other abortion and now i just need good enough reasons for my boyfriend to not make me to another one and keep the baby...

Answer 1

If you aborted a baby just six weeks ago, your cervix probably isn't even healed yet. Aborting another child now would only make things worse. Consider this information from the Elliott Institute (afterabortion.org):

"Cervical damage is another leading cause of long term complications following abortion. Normally the cervix is rigid and tightly closed. In order to perform an abortion, the cervix must be stretched open with a great deal of force. During this forced dilation there is almost always causes microscopic tearing of the cervix muscles and occasionally severe ripping of the uterine wall, as well....Women under 17 have been found to face twice the normal risk of suffering cervical damage due to the fact that their cervixes are still "green" and developing...Whether microscopic or macroscopic in nature, the cervical damage which results during abortion frequently results in a permanent weakening of the cervix."

It would be best to let your cervix heal up for the next nine months, at which time it would open gradually and naturally. Allowing it to be unnaturally forced open again would only increase the damage.

Other risks also increase with the number of abortions. Again, from the Elliott Institute:

* The risk of breast cancer almost doubles after one abortion, and rises even further with two or more abortions.

* Women with one abortion face a 2.3 relative risk of cervical cancer, compared to non-aborted women, and women with two or more abortions face a 4.92 relative risk. Similar elevated risks of ovarian and liver cancer have also been linked to single and multiple abortions.

There are a couple things you need to keep in mind. First of all, no man is worth killing your own child for. Your child will be your child forever. This guy could be gone in a matter of months or years. Furthermore, he should not be asking you to put yourself at risk. You do NOT have to commit abortion a second time. Your boyfriend cannot make you abort.

If you need a safe place to stay, please go to a crisis pregnancy center and they can help you find one. You can find one near you here: http://www.optionline.org/advantage.asp

The pregnancy center can also give you referrals for financial, medical, legal, and housing assistance, free maternity and baby supplies, counseling (with or without your boyfriend) and emotional support. They will be able to give you advice on how to best handle your boyfriend's pressure.

Your baby is depending on you, her mommy, for love and protection. Be like a momma bear and do whatever it takes to protect her! Do not make an abortion appointment. If your boyfriend makes one for you, refuse to go. If he tries to drag you to the car, make a scene. Start kicking and screaming and yell, "Call the police!," or better yet, call the police yourself. Your boyfriend needs to know that you are not going to be manipulated and pushed around by him. This is America. You have the right to keep yourself and your baby safe.

You really need to get all of the facts about abortion and about your baby. Knowing the facts will help you be strong and do the right thing, and you will be able to share them with your boyfriend, too. If you are just three weeks pregnant, your baby's heart is already beating. Please take a look at these sites:

Photos of Abortions:
http://www.cbrinfo.org/Resources/pictures.html

A Four-Minute, Must-See Video on Abortion:
http://www.abort73.com/HTML/I-A-4-video.html

Information on All Aspects of Abortion:
http://Abort73.com

Photos and Facts About Your Baby's Development:
http://www.justthefacts.org/clar.asp
http://www.abort73.com/HTML/I-A-2-prenatal.html
http://www.studentsforlife.uct.ac.za/foetal%20dev%20photos.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/3847319.stm

Pain Perception in the Unborn:
http://www.advocatesfortheinnocent.com/fetalpain.html

Abortion Deaths:
http://www.lifedynamics.com/Pro-life_Group/Pro-choice_Women
http://www.afterabortion.info/news/abortiondeaths.html
http://www.lifeissues.org/ru486/deaths.htm

Support for Pregnant Teens:
http://standupgirl.com/site/index.php

Also, if you would like to talk to someone about the abortion of your first baby, free post-abortion counseling by email is available here:

http://www.healinghearts.org

Almost all the counselors have aborted babies themselves, and they will be able to help. It's important to get healthy physically, emotionally, and spiritually, so that you can be the best mommy possible to the baby inside you now!

I know you have the strength to do the right thing. Please keep us posted, and feel free to contact me anytime.

Answer 2

ok first of all, im 18 years old and have a beautiful son who is 16 months old whom i had when i was 16, you do not need to get another abortion, it is not the first choice, it is murder and u do not need that on your concience again, motherhood is possible for an 18 year old and once you see your beautiful child u have been blessed with you will no its all worth it, you dont need your boyfriend whyw ould u want to be with somebody like that in the first place, a father is a want a mother is a gift :) there is also choices like adoption if you cant keep the baby, there are many women in the world that would die to have children, make sure ypu thinka bout it proply because 2 abortions that close are also a serious health risk

Answer 3

Please what ever you don't do it again. If you really don't want this baby let some one else raise it. Think of all those parents out their that can't have baby's and really want one. Here is something that will get you thinking.

Body: Month One



Mommy
I am only 8 inches long
but I have all my organs.
I love the sound of your voice.
Every time I hear it
I wave my arms and legs.
The sound of your heart beat
is my favorite lullaby.







Month Two



Mommy
today I learned how to suck my thumb.
If you could see me
you could definitely tell that I am a baby.
I'm not big enough to survive outside my home though.
It is so nice and warm in here.









Month Three



You know what Mommy
I'm a boy!!
I hope that makes you happy.
I always want you to be happy.
I don't like it when you cry.
You sound so sad.
It makes me sad too
and I cry with you even though
you can't hear me.







Month Four



Mommy
my hair is starting to grow.
It is very short and fine
but I will have a lot of it.
I spend a lot of my time exercising.
I can turn my head and curl my fingers and toes
and stretch my arms and legs.
I am becoming quite good at it too.







Month Five



You went to the doctor today.
Mommy, he lied to you.
He said that I'm not a baby.
I am a baby Mommy, your baby.
I think and feel.
Mommy, what's abortion?







Month Six



I can hear that doctor again.
I don't like him.
He seems cold and heartless.
Something is intruding my home.
The doctor called it a needle.
Mommy what is it? It burns!
Please make him stop!
I can't get away from it!
Mommy! HELP me!

Answer 4

There is a possible chance of scarring in the uterus which could cause fertility problems if you decide to have kids in the future. My advice is to start a birth control regimene. Don't depend on the condom anymore. There is always a chance that you will have psycholigical problems due to the trauma of aborting your children. If you can live with that then more power to you.
I recommend putting the baby up for adoption. It is alot easier for both of you. Most adoption agencies will pay for your medical bills. You can have an open adoption where you can be a part of the baby's life. I recommend you looking into all your options before you think about aborting another child.

Answer 5

Didn't they talk to you about birth control when you went in for the first one? Its a lot cheaper than abortion. I'm not saying that I'm totally against abortion. But its wrong when used as a form of birth control. You should speak with your doctor. I do know that the more abortions you have the more trouble you could have getting pregnant later. My advise is ask the doctor and see what they say.

Answer 6

By having multiple abortions, you run the risk of not being able to carry a child when you do decide that it is time to start your own family, but everyones body reacts differently to different situations. My Aunt Renee had an abortion and she had many miscarriages before she had her "miracle baby" a couple years ago. My friend had an abortion about a year ago and then decided to start a family with her man and she carried a healthy baby to term.

Answer 7

ok , having 2 abortions will lead to a lot of complications in the future like a higher risk of having a miscarriage etc. , but if you have another abortion 6 weeks after you had the last one then that would possibly pose a health threat to you other than your future children , it can even lead to infertility.
if your boyfriend keeps getting you pregnant but isnt man enough to keep his children then you can force him to get a vasectomy as he is forcing you to get abortions , its the same deal pretty much except less painful..for you.
but if you really love him then go to planned parenthood and get some sort of reliable birth control , like the shot , thats the most effective one ive heard of and if you do decide to have children then just dont go in for the shot for 6 months , easy.
for now i hope you dont get the second abortion and maybe dump your boyfriend if he is willing to put you through so much pain.....dunno...just fair warning. hope this helps

Answer 8

i will tell you the risks from a personal point of view. abortions stay in your mind for a long time. they can cause depression and guilt. talking to someone may help with the emotional effects. now as for the physical effects, if you get a doctor who doesn't do the abortion correctly you could lose the chance of ever having children again. you could also bleed to death after the abortion is done. you are still young and have plenty of life experiences ahead of you. don't let your boyfriend make the decisions for you........ you do what is best for you!

Answer 9

probably the same risks from 6 weeks ago, but slightly higher.

But like everyone else said, you need to grow up and take control of your life. Not only are you using abortion as birth control, but you are exposing yourself to all sorts of STDs. Not to mention how you will feel about this when you are older.

Either go to your family physician or go to planned parenthood, but do something other than get an abortion all the time.

Answer 10

My question is if you had an abortion 6 weeks ago, you obviously are not wanting to have children, WHY AREN'T YOU PROTECTING YOURSELF INSTEAD OF KILLING INNOCENT BABIES? You're disgusting and should be ashamed of yourself, using abortion as a method of birth control. There are condoms, pills, shots, etc that can prevent this. Yes there a very few instances that abortion may need to be used but you are not that instance.

Answer 11

Here are the possible risks involve in abortion the chances double for each successive abortion.

Abortion Risks
Abortion isn't necessarily as "safe and easy" as many make it out to be. Here is a list of the risks of abortion - surgical and chemical:


Surgical Abortions
Future Ectopic Pregnancies:
Studies point out that the risk of an ectopic or tubal (not in the uterus but in the tubes that lead to the uterus) pregnancy is 30% higher for women who have had one abortion, and up to four times higher for women with two or more abortions. 1

When a woman has an Ectopic pregnancy she has a 12% risk of dying in a future pregnancy.


Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID):
5% of women suffer PID following induced (or surgical) abortion. PID can lead to fever and infertility (not being able to get pregnant again) 2

There is a 23% higher risk of infection if you have an STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease).

40% of the sexually active are suspected carriers of STD's. 3


Breast Cancer:
Reputable studies suggests that women who abort face a 50% increase in breast cancer. If the woman has a family history of breast cancer, this rate doubles with each successive abortion, if the woman is under 18 or over 30 years of age when the abortion takes place. 4

Placenta Previa:
Placenta previa is a condition in pregnancy where the sac holding the baby (the placenta) tears away from the uterine lining. This can result in extreme and severe life-threatening bleeding. Women who have experienced abortion have a 600% increase in their risk for placenta previa in future pregnancies. 5

Infertility:
Infertility and sterility mean that a woman cannot get pregnant. Abortion causes sterility in 2-5% of the women who have an abortion. 6


Medical (Chemical) abortion risks include (but are not limited to):
"The Morning After Pill" (Emergency Contraception Pill) - - If taken within 72 hours of intercourse it prevents pregnancy 75% of the time. Medical problems would be similar to birth control pills, however effects could be more pronounced. 9

Methotrexate - (given prior to 8 weeks) Doctors don't like to prescribe this chemical because of its high toxicity and unpredictable side effects. Those side effects include but are not limited to:

nausea

pain

diarrhea

bone marrow depression

anemia

liver damage

lung disease

heavy bleeding for as long as 40 days

abortion may occur anywhere


This chemical may not work and a surgical abortion may still be required. 10
Psychological/Emotional Trauma:
50% of women who have had abortions report experiencing emotional and psychological problems lasting for months or years. These emotions include, but aren't limited to:

acute feeling of grief

depression

anger

fear of disclosure

preoccupation with babies or getting pregnant again

nightmares

sexual dysfunction

termination of relationships

emotional coldness

increased alcohol and drug abuse

eating disorders

anxiety

flashbacks of the abortion procedure

anniversary syndrome

repeat abortions

suicide 8


Many of these women go on to report that they regret their choice and would do anything to go back and undo the decision that resulted in so much pain.