More about the abortion pill?

Question

I have posted a couple of questions about the abortionpill. I have recently taken it and still pregnant. Can't get ahold of the dr. What should I do? If I continue with the pregnancy, because Im wondering if this is a sign that I should keep the baby, is it to late? Should I get another set of pills? Has anyone been in this position?

Answer 1

How long has it been? You should see a good doctor if it has been over a week. No it probably isnt a sign, this is not the time to be reading into signs. You either want it or you dont. It sounds like you dont want to have the baby and that is fine. Its a big life changing desicion not to be made lightly, if you dont want it dont have it. Just see a doctor, or call a open unbiased pregnancy hotline

Answer 2

Once the pill has been started you CAN NOT go through with the pregnancy, the group of cells that would have been a child is no longer able to become a viable human. It is now a threat to your life and health. I am pro-life. But, sometimes that means the life of the mother. Right now YOUR life if what matters, as it is the only one that is involved. There is no need to make you feel guilty for your choice, in fact a GOOD person of faith would try and console you as I am sure it was a difficult decision and it caused you pain. Healing is what you need now, not someone JUDGING you...which should be left to beings that are NOT earthbound..... My advice is to see a doctor IMMEDIATELY. This is simply a sign that the meds have not worked properly, not to keep a ball of dead tissue in your body. Those so-called "good" christians who judge you and put you down will get theirs, dont worry one minute on that. Right now you need to focus of restoring your body back to health. Unlike the other "good" people who posted here I am praying for a speedy and smooth recovery for you.

Answer 3

Call this number: 1-888-ABORTION; It is to American Women's Services. They are available 24H/day toll free. Ask if they can give you advice even if you didn't go to their clinic. I'm sure they will be ok.

It is WAAAAAAYYYY too late. If you continue with the pregnancy, you will have a child with severe medical problems. Adoption is not an option at this point. Anyone who is against abortion should know how it works, or why would they be against it?

BUT IT'S OK. Don't you feel bad just because it might not have worked. It happens like 2% of the time, I think. You should definitely contact the clinic that gave you the pill. They should have made you sign a release saying that if the pill does not work, you will come back for a surgical abortion (which from my understanding will not cost you extra cash). They make you agree to the surgical abortion because it is NEVER advisable to continue the pregnancy after the pill. The pill dramatically lowers the estrogen level to the fetus. When this happens, especially so early in the pregnancy, severe malformations of development occur.

Don't let any ANTI-CHOICE people freak you out. I'm certain that you made the decision that you felt was right for you and your baby. In fact, a child costs over $160,000 from birth to age 18, not including supporting the child after age 18 and college. Are the anti-choicer's going to donate $8,888 per year to you to keep your baby? Earned income credit isn't even close to being that much. Furthermore, maybe adoption wasn't right for you. I could never imagine giving my baby away to a complete stranger, never seeing it again. Next, life is energy. Energy cannot be destroyed according to the laws of physics. Your baby's spirit will go back to God and either wait for you if you chose to have a child later, or can go to another loving family, or simply go to heaven. Also, it is NOT selfish for you to have made that choice. I'm sure that you were thinking about the kind of life that your family would have if you completed the pregnancy and it was not how you wanted to bring a child here. IT IS selfish for people to try to run other's lives like they know what's best for them! No one knows your situation except for you. No one should judge you "lest [they] be judged." (Matthew 7:1)

Anyway, why are people so hung up on "Pro-Life" causes up until the birth of the baby? WHERE ARE ALL THE RELIGIOUS CHILD SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS? Or the organizations to BEAT POVERY in the US? Or the organizations that CREATE JOBS and PROVIDE JOB SKILLS for young single mothers and THE FATHERS?

If there are as many of these types of organizations as there are pro-life campaigns, they should really try getting on the same page. And I urge the pro-lifer's look into the above suggestions for the solution to the abortion "problem" (DUH!). The LONG TERM issues need to be fixed before you can demoralize a person for making the only choice she can see to stay out of poverty or off of welfare (especially if she's already used her 5 year time limit on welfare. Then what is she supposed to do? Before anyone starts, many people living in poverty are not lazy. In fact, they are extremely tired of living poor because surviving is VERY hard work especially with kids. Trust me, I know a LOT of poor people, and until you know more poor people than average-income people, don't even try to argue because that would be stereotyping.)

I'm very sorry for ranting on this subject, but obviously I have a lot of personal feelings about it. I know that you had to make a very difficult decision and if no one else is telling you, then I will: I'm proud of you for being able to get through it, no matter whether you had decided to keep or terminate the pregnancy. You are very brave! And I wish you the best of luck.

Answer 4

first,I firmley believe that everything happens for a reason and if you fill in your heart that this pregnancy was ment to be than you should continue it.Ihave had friends that had abortions and sooner or later they all hated what they did and wished they could change it.You should consider this, you may not feel like you want that baby right now but the more your pregnancy progresses the more you will grow to love the tiny little life that is growing inside you.If you have even the slightest bit of doubt than you should not do it. Consider how your partner may fill. whould he want this for you or his child?I was only 17 when I had my first baby and I was scared and I wasnt sure if I was doing the right thing but when my son was put in my arms It was the most joyful time in my life.I knew that that little baby was the ONLEY choice and no matter how much sacrifice or time or money it took I was going to give him a fare chance at life.It has been very hard rasing him but that little boy makes my life worth living!!

Answer 5

im not sure if there would be any harm on the fetus or not but like i said in my last answer to you...go to the hospital and tell them that you didnt notice any tissue passing and ask them to do an ultrasound to see if you are still pregnant. If you are then ask them if you continue the pregnancy if the set of pills you took would have any effect on the fetus.
After doing this you can talk to them about taking another set of pills. Only you can decide what you want to do and dont let others put you down for your decisions. -Good luck with everything

Answer 6

I cannot tell you how to live your life, or impose my moral values upon you, but I can tell you this much...in my opinion, the "abortion pill" is an abortion, regardless of it not being a surgical procedure.
"8. Chemical abortion:

a. RU-486: RU-486 blocks the hormone that helps develop the lining of the uterus during pregnancy (progesterone). This lining is the source of nutrition and protection for the developing baby. The tiny boy or girl is starved to death and then a second drug, misoprostol, causes contractions so that the dead baby is expelled from the womb.

b. Methotrexate: Highly toxic, this chemical directly attacks and breaks down the baby's fast-growing cells. It also attacks the life-support systems the baby needs to survive. When the systems fail, the baby dies. Misoprostol is then used to cause contractions and push the dead baby out of the womb.

c. Abortifacient birth control (the Pill, Depo-Provera, Norplant, the IUD, Emergency Contraception). These abortion-causing chemicals and devices can act to kill preborn children in the earliest days of life. It is well known that abortifacient methods of birth control may act to inhibit ovulation and prevent conception. However, most women don't know they also act to alter the lining of the womb so that the implantation of a newly conceived child cannot occur. If the child cannot implant in the lining of the womb to receive nourishment, he or she dies."

I can also tell you that (in my opinion), your baby is already a living human being, and he/she has the right to life. You've already taken the pills and they have not ended his/her life. You have a major choice to make, and I pray you make the right one. Wither you feel you can raise this baby or not, there are loving families out there who have tried in vain to have children, and would love to give your child a home. Please, if your considering going through with an abortion(the pills again or surgical) consider adoption first.

Answer 7

Abortion is murder, plain and simple. If you get an abortion, then you are killing a human being. For that matter, you are killing a human being that is relying on you for life. Please reconsider and see an Dr. ASAP to make sure no damage was done. If the pills that you took do work then I hope you regret this decision the rest of your life. If you don't want to baby, then just go through the pregnancy and then give it up for adoption ... it's not that hard.

Answer 8

No, I am against abortion. What about adoption? Have you heard of that option! It is a lot better for the baby and your emotions! I couldn't live with myself if I killed a baby let alone my own! That is just selfish! But, it is your body, your baby, and your option and I respect your choice but it is just sad! Please, for God's sake, give that sweet innocent baby a chance at life! How would you feel if your mom aborted you?

Answer 9

Medical Abortion (Abortion by pill)
The medical abortion is a non-surgical option available to women who are no more than eight weeks into the pregnancy (dating from the first day of the last normal menstrual period). It is a safe and effective method of ending pregnancy using a combination of medications. The clinic offers Mifeprex (mifepristone) in combination with Misoprostol. Mifeprex (previously known as RU-486) is a progesterone hormone blocker that causes changes in the uterine lining, and stops the development of the pregnancy. Misoprostol causes the uterus to contract and expel the pregnancy.

The combination of 200mg of oral Mifeprex, followed in 10-48 hours by 800mcg of Misoprostol vaginally, is an evidence-based treatment regimen that has been proven more effective and to cause fewer side effects than the regimen approved by the FDA. Studies show this regimen to be approximately 98% effective up to the 49th day of pregnancy, and approximately 95% effective up to the 56th day of pregnancy. Medical abortions beyond 49 days may be associated with a slightly higher rate of complications such as excessive bleeding, incomplete abortions, and ongoing pregnancy.

The Medical Abortion Procedure
The physician administers the first medication, a 200mg tablet of Mifeprex, which you take by mouth at the Center. You may or may not develop bleeding and/or nausea after taking this medication. You will receive a packet of four Misoprostol suppositories to take home with you for later use. You will also be provided with Phenergan tablets (for nausea) and a prescription for pain medication as well as a packet of antibiotics. You will insert the Misoprostol suppositories at home, as early as ten hours after taking the Mifeprex, and no later than 48 hours after taking the Mifeprex. Once you have inserted the Misoprostol suppositories, you should plan to be at home with no responsibilities for at least 24 hours. You will likely begin to experience bleeding, passing of blood clots, and cramping within a few hours of inserting the Misoprostol. The amount of bleeding and cramping varies greatly from one patient to the next. The heaviest bleeding usually begins as the pregnancy is moving out of the body, and lasts for two to three hours. Typically this bleeding exceeds that of a normal menstrual period, but will subside to a flow similar to a normal menstrual period after the pregnancy has been passed from the body. The average duration of bleeding is 9 to 16 days, though you may experience some bleeding for four to five weeks. Cramping can be quite painful at times. You can expect to pass blood clots that range in size from very small to quite large (the size of golf balls or oranges). Although the pregnancy is very small at this stage, you may see tissue, including the pregnancy and the lining from the uterus, passing from your vagina. Most women will pass the pregnancy from their body within 24 hours of inserting the Misoprostol suppositories. In a small number of cases, it can take weeks for the pregnancy to be expelled. A follow-up exam is required three to four weeks following treatment, to ensure that the abortion is complete. Occasionally, additional treatment and testing is required either at the time of the follow-up, or after the follow-up exam. Heavy bleeding and the passage of blood clots may be experienced after the follow-up exam. In addition, your next menstrual period may be heavier than normal, and include passing more blood clots. Each of your visits to the Center are extremely important. Failure to complete any part of the treatment can endanger your health. If you fail to return for your follow-up or fail to provide follow-up documentation from another physician, we will contact you by phone or mail.

Safety and Risks
The medical abortion is very safe and effective. However, as with any medical treatment, some risks are involved.

The Center is committed to safely and completely terminating your pregnancy. We encourage all of our patients to follow their aftercare instructions and return for their follow-up exam. If there are problems or complications that arise, we prefer that you call us directly so that we can provide you with the care and treatment necessary to successfully terminate your pregnancy.

How do you know you are still pregnant? Did you take the medication as directed? You should contact the clinic in which you received the meds. Once you have taken the first pill, you have to continue with the rest of the process because the first pills are designed to end the pregnancy. The second pills are designed to remove the pregnancy. Not taking the second pills will put you at serious risk for infection or other health problems. If it has been over 48 hours since you took the first pill(s), you should contact your doctor immediately.

Answer 10

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