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How Long Does It Take to Get Pregnant After An Abortion? Posted: 01-27-07 14:02pm
I was about 7 and a half weeks when I had
mine almost 9 months ago. I had an affair
and him and I thought the best thing was
an abortion because I was married and he
allready had a 6 month old. I told my
husband and ramily that I was a
misscarriage and and my husband and I have
been trying for about 6 months to get
pregnant and have had no luck. What
should we do? My husband just left for
iraq but we still want to try when he gets
back. Is there anything I can do to help
myself be able to carry a full term when
he gets back?
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Becky
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Posted: 01-27-07 15:46pm
Physically there is nothing stopping you
getting pregnant straightaway although
some doctors do advise to wait a while.
Emotionally though do you think you're
ready? You may be still grieving for the
baby you aborted.
Have you spoke to your doctor about it?
What do they say?
I agree with Beckster06. Physically,
nothing is stopping you unless
something went wrong during, or because,
of the abortion. However, with it being 9
months ago, you probably would have
figured it out, but not always.
And, if you are not emotionally ready for
another baby, then you have an increased
risk of PPD. I have seen this happen
before.
Re: How Long Does It Take to Get Pregnant After An Abortion? Posted: 04-18-07 11:01am
hill_oorah
wrote:
I was about 7 and a half
weeks when I had mine almost 9 months ago.
I had an affair and him and I thought the
best thing was an abortion because I was
married and he allready had a 6 month old.
I told my husband and ramily that I was a
misscarriage and and my husband and I have
been trying for about 6 months to get
pregnant and have had no luck. What
should we do? My husband just left for
iraq but we still want to try when he gets
back. Is there anything I can do to help
myself be able to carry a full term when
he gets back?
Just to back up the other two, it is
highly unlikely that you have problems
conceiving due to the abortion (I believe
the actual chances are just 1%, and that's
not from the termination, but rather
infections which are more common in
childbirth). After a person gives birth,
ideally she would rest at least a year to
give her womb time to heal before trying
for another baby and this also applies
after an abortion or miscarriage, but no
way near as long. Nine months is a good
time for you womb to return to how it was
previously and heal after your pregnancy.
The only other thing I advise you on is
the reasons for wanting to be pregnant
again. Please, please be sure that you are
not trying to replace the baby you aborted
or wanting to cover any possible guilt for
what happened (your affair included),
because the consequences can be very
devastating emotionally and
psychologically for you and your family.
Be certain that you are wanting a baby for
all the right reasons (that you genuinely
want a child, not since you feel regret
for your abortion) - that's something you
owe to your husband and future baby and
most of all - yourself.
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