having an abortion?

Question

has anyone ever had an abortion? if so, does it effect your life? do you regret it? why or why not?

Answer 1

I had an abortion 2 months ago I regret it very much. I had an abortion because my boyfriend at the time insisted that it was the only thing for me to do.

I regret not being a strong person and keeping it. I wanted to keep it very much. I didn't feel ready for a child and even though it was unplanned I still wanted to keep it. I got sick at the thought of having an abortion.

I did it anyways. I'm still not sure why. I think I was just really scared. I was terrified to tell my friends and family that I was pregnant. I even came on yahoo answers and was too afraid to post any questions... I thought someone would find out who I was. Even though I regret it and feel terrible I am still pro choice. But if I could go back... I would never have an abortion!

If your considering abortion or know someone who is please email me if you have ANY questions.


After reading some other comments I wanted to add.... that I went and talked to a counselor at planned parenthood 3 days before I had it. The counselor never once said abortion is not your only option. She did not say oh "you could keep it" or oh "you could give it up for adoption" I do not feel like she was very objective.

Answer 2

As a retired nurse I never met a person who was glad that they had an abortion. Some were left with scar tissue and they were never able to concieve. I had a bf once who paid for his gf to have an abortion when they were in high school.
He is now 53 and still mournes the death of what might of been his son or daughter.

I am basiclly prochoice an d prolife

I think abortions should not be used for birth control. But can be used when there is a strong medical reason. If is best to use more than one way or protection until you are ready to be a mom..............

Everyone has an opinion of when is a baby a human. My opinion of this is that the moment the child is concieved it is human. In a short time there is a heart beat, legs, arms, tiny frace.

When I was a student nurse a professional woman, who didin't have time to have a child had an abortion.. The baby came out when she was too busy. The tiny baby lived for 6 hours. It was born in a bedpan. Can you imagine that?
The baby was less than a pound, but had working parts.
The head nurse was so moved by this little one was fighting for his life that she wrapped him up in Clean blanket And rocked him, talked to him, sang to him, loved him until he died. Meanwhile the woman who didn't have time to raise a child was off back at work being important as she was. She had the nerve to dispell her baby in to a bedpan.

When is a baby not a person. Only you can believe that. Set your own boundries. You also need to know that there are so many families who can't have children and would love to raise yours on their own.
There are so many people who want a chld so badly. There are long waiting lists. My daughter is my adopted child......I adoreher.

Get some counlseling from poth sides of this guestion.]

Answer 3

I have never had an abortion but I am pro-choice. I feel that people shouldn't judge what other women do with their bodies. It's not my place to say whether an abortion is the right thing for you or the lady next to you. But I know that when I found myself alone and pregnant living alone in another state, I did contemplate it for a few hours. Ultimately I decided it wasn't the choice for me. But until you are faced with this choice, you can't really say what you would or wouldn't do.
It's easy to say you are pro-life when you are 35 and married and trying to get pregnant. This probably means you've never been 14 and pregnant and so scared about how you messed up. I don't think there is a right answer or a wrong one. It's up to the woman.

Answer 4

I did have an abortion almost a year ago. It was a very tough decision to make, and yes it did affect me, but not to the extremes that some people are saying on here. Many women also feel relieved after abortion, not just depressed and become drug users. If there is a planned parenthood in your area, call them. They offer pregnancy counseling for around $25 for an hour. You can discuss your options with a certified, trained counselor, and she can better educate you on whatever decision you make.

I was relieved at first, and in my heart, know it was the right decision to make. I was still in school, working full time, not living in a great circumstance, boyfriend was new, etc. We made the choice to terminate the pregnancy, and it was the right decision at the time. A year later, now, I am a professional, with insurance and a career, and 7 weeks pregnant. I chose to wait until the right time for me.

No matter what decision you make, it is a very hard one. Don't listen to the people bashing you. It is a choice that only you can make.

Answer 5

my friend had a abortion and it scarred her for life when u have a abortion..it doesn't just affect u emotionally but physically too abortions can make u very sick and have worse pains i had to do a report about abortions because I'm against them
you will start to bleed very very bad and you will get very sick and its like the flu but worse plzz dnt do it abortions will mess up ur life
my friends totally scarred from it and she hurts everyday
also if they don't do it right that abortion can mess up ur inside and u may never be able to have kids again..
think about that it would hurt to know that the only baby u could of ever had died u know =)

Answer 6

i cannot tell you how you will feel after you have a abortion b/c i have four children. But i will try to tell you that there are other options. a person once told me that after a young girl had a abortion she was never the same after she had it done. there's always adoption that you can look into, there r so many couples out there that would LOVE to have that baby that can't have babies of their own. if you r questioning for yourself PLEASE think hard about other option.

Answer 7

I have had an abortion...of course it has affected my life. I'm curious why you are asking this question though. If you are considering an abortion or have a legitimate reason for asking this, I would be glad to tell you everything I went through. Just send me an email.

Answer 8

I have never had one but I know people who had. I know people who have developed drug problems from not being able to cope. I also know people people who did it and have no regrets so ever. I guess it just depends.

Answer 9

I have almost had one. I couldn't go through with it, and gave my son up for addoption. I work with women all day long, and I have never talked to one who had an abortion who did not suffer later.
Please find another option ,for yourself and your child.

Answer 10

no i have never had one and i wouldn't but thats my opinion i and my hubby try-ed for 5 years to have a baby and now i,m 24 weeks pregnant with a boy due Feb 10,2008