Abortion. Is it gonna hurt??

Question

Does having an abortion hurt?

Answer 1

Forever

Answer 2

Well, I've never had an abortion, so I wouldn't know if it physically hurts, but I am guessing it does. I can tell you that it will hurt the baby. That's right, that thing inside you is a BABY. You can call it an embryo or a fetus all you want, but it's a human baby, no matter what science says. Your baby could discover the cure for cancer, or become the next Mozart. Won't you let it live? Murder is murder, even if it has a fancy name like abortion to make it seem like a typical procedure. Anyways, will it hurt you? Maybe. Will it hurt you emotionally and mentally? Will it haunt you for the rest of your life? Will you feel the guilt for as long as you live? I hope so. Obviously the smart thing would be to put this baby up for adoption. But if you do go through with this, (which I pray you won't.) I hope you feel the guilt and grief every day of your irresponsible life. I hope you beg the Lord for your forgiveness, because if you don't you are a heartless and cruel human being, and I can promise you there will be hell to pay, (literally.) Please, choose adoption. There are thousands of couples out there who are desperate for a child. Give your baby to people who can really care for the baby and love him or her. I'm sorry, but it no longer matters if you are comfortable or not. Life starts at conception, and the day you had sex was the day you signed up to be a parent. It was your choice to sleep around without being married or prepared for a baby. There is now a human being inside of you, and you have to step up and take the responsibility. Adoption is the only option.

Answer 3

Okay. It seems you got plenty of answers from people who are anti-abortion. You've gotten answers from people who call it murder. You've gotten plenty of answers from people who regret having abortions. I'll try to just answer your question.

Physically, no, it will not hurt more than you can handle. They will probably give you an IV in your arm. IV's are no fun to get but its not horrible and the pain from the IV goes away pretty fast.

Then, they will give you something called "twilight sleep", which means they will give you just enough sleeping medicine so you will be out of it during the procedure. If you so much as moan during the procedure, they will increase the medicine and you will not feel it. The medicine also has a amnesia effect to it, so you won't remember much, either.

Right afterwards, they will have you rest for a while and make sure that you are medically stable. When you are steady enough to leave, they will let you go home with instructions. No sex for a while, because your cervix will be mostly open and you will be a little tender. Not in pain. Just tender.

As to the emotional effects of having an abortion, everyone is different. You didn't mention how old you are or the conditions at home or if you have support from the person who helped get you pregnant or if you are the survivor of abuse. All these things matter when it comes to dealing with the emotional part of having an abortion. You may feel very upset for a while or you may not. Don't allow yourself to be preached at by people who don't know you or haven't lived your life. Be grateful that you didn't have to stick a wire hanger into your body or poison yourself with weird concoctions. Abortion is not the best form of birth control and hopefully, you will never have to experience it again.

Start being pro-active about birth control. Prevent the pregnancy rather than end it (if there is a next time.) And if the guy gives you grief about condoms or other birth control, remember YOU are the one who has to handle the outcome. If you find yourself depressed, get help. Call a hotline. Find a friend. Get a counselor. But mostly, be grateful you had legal, sanitary choices and try to be more pro-active in the future. It's easier to prevent a pregnancy than end one...physically and emotionally. Good luck. I'll be sending good thoughts.

Answer 4

I'm sure with an unplanned pregnancy and planned abortion, the last thing you needed to hear was the plethora of posts saying how horrible and wrong it is. The point is this is your life, not these other anti-abortion advocates. While abortion may not be the right choice for everyone, I'm sure you've thought of that, and are already aware of the consequences.

If you are less than 49 days pregnant, or 7 weeks, you can choose a medical abortion which can take place in the privacy of your own home. Of course, you still have to go to the clinic and receive counseling and the pills, but I personally think it is a much better option to be comfortable in your own home.

If you choose this option, you will likely experience very strong menstrual cramps (but they'll give you pain killers), along with some light bleeding for the next week or so, resembling a very heavy period.

I cannot speak of the pain of a surgical abortion from experience, but you are allowed to choose whether you would like to receive general or not.

Of course, depending on your level of certainty, there could be emotional pain as well, so please do some research with some prochoice information, like the planned parenthood website.

Hope everything goes well.

Answer 5

Yes. They give you shots in your cervix to open it. They will give you something to numb it but.. it will still hurt. It also hurts the baby. Check out this site. If you can watch the whole thing and feel like this is for you go for it.

http://www.silentscream.org/

i copied this off of ♥mle32005... because i watched the video and think you should look at it to before you make any decision just give this baby a chance you stated you used a condom but still came out pregnant so what is god telling you not every thing's easy and this won't be but you can do it and if your mom is giving you the choice like you said then she will also help you I read all your other questions and i think its great that you asked and probably looked for the information on abortion before considering it so just watch the video then make your choice.

Answer 6

Yes it does hurt. It feels like period craps, but not severe ones.
I know this probably is a very hard decision for you, but think about the pros and cons. You will see both sides of the issue when people are responding to this question - it"s a hot issue. Nevertheless, remember, what ever your decision, it is yours to make. I had one a long time ago. I feel like I made the right decision, but I still greave for the baby. It was a death. I would have made the same decision if given the chance again. I was too young, and my body and mind was too immature. I have two kids now, I wish I had a dozen more, but at that time, I was not ready to be a mother. I would have been a terrible one, and I had no family or friends to help out. I tell people I have had three children, one who is in heaven. The decision was between my higher power and me.
1. Get the facts about the procedure - not just scare tactics
2. Weigh out, even write out the pros and cons - ie. can I afford this baby, do I have support, how will it affect my life if I keep it, can I possibly go through and give the baby to parents that cannot have kids
3. Keep some support - I wish I had had some. I know going to a parent sometimes is not feasible, but a teacher, close friend, aunt, therapist, even if its an online support group.
4. Is the father involved? Get his support. Again - it is your body.
5. Afterwards, if you have another sexual partner, use birth control. Abortion is not a birth control method. Condoms preferably. Prevent pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.
I hope this helps. Do what you think is right for you. If you need anyone to talk to, just repost. There are a lot of people out here that will listen and do care.

Remember, when you make your decision - look at the facts, not emotions of the responses. I miss my baby, but I do not regret the decision.
Randa

Answer 7

You don't feel anything. You are put into a twilight state. Abortion is never a recommended answer. Give all your options some careful planning...and do me a favor...make sure abortion is your very last option! It does affect you for your whole life! If you are unable to care for the baby...there are so many couples who could give the baby a wonderful life! Please try to make this your first option...please think of the life of the baby!!!

Answer 8

Having an abortion is something that you will remember forever. Physically you will be uncomfortable, but you shouldn't be in any pain if the doctor knew what he/she was doing. However, even in 10 years, you may think about your decision and may regret it. In that way it may hurt emotionally. Remember it is your body, your decision. Don't let the belifs of other people become your beliefs. Talk to someone you trust, of if you can't please find me and I could be very objective. Hope eveything is okay.

Answer 9

For a lot of people, it's a huge relief. it doesn't hurt more than bad menstrual cramps, either. If I were you, I would never questions about abortion in a place like this. the pro-life folks are just ready and waiting to jump all over you, lie to you, and try to talk you out of it. it is much better to have an abortion than it is to bring a child into the world that you do not want, cannot care for, whatever. there are too many children in the world right now with no homes or families. why add to that. just please use birth control from now on so you don't have to go through this again (if you're asking for yourself).

Answer 10

Most places put you into a "twilight" state and you dont feel or remember a thing. You will be somewhat crampy afterwards. Childbirth hurts alot more. Don't listen to half these people here. They most likely have never been through it so have no idea what they are talking about. If you know having a child is not the best for you then you are making the right choice. Giving up a baby for adoption is alot more painful emotionally.

Answer 11

First off abortion is wrong. It's murder...don't do it. And of course it's going to hurt. It'll hurt you as well as the baby. How would you like to have your limbs cut off, or your skull crushed? I'm not judging you but really it's a horrible thing.
As for hurting, it will hurt physically, mentally, and emotionally. Think about it this way...that's your child that you are having killed, you can never get it back.