Two and a half years ago (apprx) my best friend had an abortion. She is pregnant (married now) and going through with the pregnancy (thank God). She never told her gyno about the abortion - is this something she MUST tell her gyno?
2006-10-04 11:06:54 · 12 answers · asked by italiana2683 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I wouldnt say its a must.... BUT if she was ever asked the question if she has been pregnant before, it would be a good thing to bring up. 3 people you should never lie too.... your doctor, your lawyer, and an agent
2006-10-04 11:11:13 · answer #1 · answered by collaredfairy0304 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
She should definatly tell her obgyn because of the Rh factor.
In addition to the blood group (A, B, O, AB), the Rh factor is written as either positive (present) or negative (absent). Most people are Rh positive. This factor does not effect your health except during pregnancy.
A woman is at risk when she has a negative Rh factor and her partner has a positive Rh factor. This combination can produce a child who is Rh positive. While the mother's and baby's blood systems are separate there are times when the blood from the baby can enter into the mother's system. This can cause the mother to create antibodies against the Rh factor, thus treating an Rh positive baby like an intruder in her body.
If this happens the mother is said to be sensitized. A sensitized mother's body will make antibodies. These antibodies will then attack an Rh positive baby's blood, causing it to breaking down the red blood cells of the baby and anemia will develop. In severe cases this hemolytic disease can cause illness, brain damage and even death.
Sensitization can also occur during a blood transfusion, miscarriage, abortion, ectopic pregnancy and even during some procedures, like amniocentesis. Since the antibodies do not disappear and rarely cause a problem in first pregnancies, it is very important to be screened thoroughly and give an accurate medical history to your doctor or midwife.
Hemolytic disease can be prevented for many women, if they are not already sensitized. Rh immunoglobulin (RhIg) is a blood product given via injection to help the Rh negative mother by suppressing her ability to react to the Rh positive red cells. Reactions to the medication are generally minor, including soreness at the injection sight and sometimes a slight fever.
Since a small number of unsensitized women may have problems with the end of pregnancy, many practitioners recommend that she be given an injection of RhIg (also known as Rhogam) at 28 weeks gestation, to prevent the few cases of sensitization that occur at the end of pregnancy. Each dose of RhIg lasts about 12 weeks. The mother will also be given RhIg within 72 hours of birth if the child is Rh positive. The baby's blood type can be determined easily after birth by cord blood samples.
RhIg may also be given after an amniocentesis, miscarriage, abortion or postpartum sterilization (tubal ligation).
There are about 5,000 cases of hemolytic disease that will occur each year. A mother who is Rh sensitized will be screened throughout her pregnancy to see if the baby has hemolytic disease. Some babies who have hemolytic disease will have uncomplicated pregnancies and be born at a normal gestation. Other babies will suffer severely and require the birth to be done earlier. Blood transfusions can be given both before and after birth for these severely affected infants.
Hope this information helps.
2006-10-04 18:23:14 · answer #2 · answered by ktpb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She doesn't HAVE to, but it would be a good idea just in case she ends up with some kind of complication from it. If her gyno were to find some complication( God forbid) in her pregnancy related to the abortion, he would have no idea how to really diagnose her or treat her because she was not honest about it. Your gyno is one doctor you don't mess around with because they deliver your babies and I feel you just shouldn't piss them off.
2006-10-04 18:55:15 · answer #3 · answered by littlemiss4705 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well ya or not because mabe they should leve the past behind and forget it all. (but she should be shameful taking away a person's life would ur friend would of wanted her mom to do that? have u evr really thought about that. i mean it is is rude.)oh and tell ur friend that almost everybody hates people who take away peoples life. god she is rude. P.S. i hate people who even think about that. whata dumb ***
2006-10-04 18:25:18 · answer #4 · answered by LIL B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is best because if there is ever a complication in this or any other pregnancy it might be because of that.
2006-10-04 18:09:34 · answer #5 · answered by The Invisible Woman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be helpful information for her dr. if a serious problem were to arise. I think that she should tell the dr. It is in her best interest.
2006-10-04 18:18:18 · answer #6 · answered by beta_slave 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She should. It is important to tell a doctor your history when they ask. But if she feels like nothing can go wrong and she will be fine.
2006-10-04 18:15:02 · answer #7 · answered by Precious1 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i've had an abortion and afterwords i got pregnant and had my daughter....i never told my doctor.....if her abortion is done correctly it should not effect any future pregnancies.....unless something is wrong and they are looking for a reason....no she doesnt HAVE to.
2006-10-04 18:14:05 · answer #8 · answered by my101201cutiepie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hopefully, it will be somewhere in her medical records. Witholding info from a doctor is not a good idea. he is there to treat you, not pass judgement.
2006-10-04 18:11:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
She SHOULD. There may be medical implications and/or complications. You should never hide any medical conditions from your doctor.
2006-10-04 18:16:31 · answer #10 · answered by mom_of_ndm 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋