Getting Pregnant After Abortion
So, is it still possible to get pregnant after having an abortion?
Yes it is possible.
It cannot be denied that getting pregnant after abortion will play a dilemma on your mind whether to have it or not. Not to mention, the risks it takes of you having another pregnancy. This thing is a mental battle that a woman faces. It is typical to be scared for a woman as she does not know whether she will ever had a baby or have that guilt haunting her because of his past miscarriage. The fear of not having a baby anymore because of the physical limitations that has transpired because of past abortions will surface.
Pregnancy after abortion is scary but can be overcome. Yes, you can still have a baby. Generally speaking, an abortion will in most cases not prevent a woman from becoming pregnant later in life. But that is not to say that there are no physical problems that are associated with pregnancy after abortion.
The first thing that you should do is to talk to your doctor about when it is safe to start trying to get pregnant after having had an abortion. You should always rely on a doctor's advice about your body. The doctor is the one who will check if no physical limitations are present after your past abortion. More so, a legal abortion is safe and poses no risk to future pregnancies. However, a damaged cervix will make you less likely to conceive.
Having known that you are well, the next thing to do is to get healthy. You need to get healthy if you want to have a safe pregnancy as well as to deliver a healthy baby. This means you must quit smoking or cut down. Also, reduce your alcohol intake as well as coffee and caffeinated drinks. Get physical and do some exercises and take supplements and vitamins as well. This will prepare your body for your pregnancy and will ensure that your body can cope up with your pregnancy.
In addition, you should have a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables and foods high in fiber. Nourish yourself with the vital nutrients needed for pregnancy especially folate. Folate in studies was said to decrease neural tube defects on newborn babies. Adequate rest should also be gained. Do some activity but do not overtire yourself. Sleep for at least eight hours. In addition, avoid getting stress.
If you recently just had your abortion, it is safer to wait for 6-8 weeks before trying to get pregnant again. During this period, practice safe sex while you let your body heal. You can start having sex often when your resting period is up. Technically, you are less likely to get pregnant if you're not having sex. Take note however, that even if you start having sex so often, you should also refrain from sexual activity for three to six days as this will let the sperm count increase. In addition, try to have sex during your ovulation period which is generally 14 days after your last period. To help you get track of this, you may purchase some over-the-counter ovulation kit. To further increase the chance of getting pregnant, after sex, elevate your hips and feet so that the sperm can easily reach the eggs. Yu can do this by putting a pillow under your hips and lye this way for at least 20 minutes
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