Abortion anxiety

[patty87]

have been booked for surgical abortion later this week and have been pretty confidence of it but as days draw near, have been feeling very anxious, I know this is the right thing for me and my friends has been helpful, but words from people who has had similar experience will definitely be assuring and also from medical personnel. thank you

[Bpas_1968 Partner]

Hi there

It is completely normal to have concerns before your abortion and it is really good that you have support in the way of your friends so that you can talk to them about how you are feeling. What is important is that you make a decision that is the right thing for you at this moment in time. I have copied in some links below which explain what will happen on the day of the abortion, just to help put your mind at ease. A surgical abortion is a very safe medical procedure but if you find that you are still having concerns I would recommend taking up the offer of counselling that organisations, like bpas, offer as it is a good way to talk through your feelings.

bpas.org/bpaswoman/Surgical...

bpas.org/bpaswoman/surgical...

I hope this helps and do get back in contact if you have any other concerns.

Best wishes

Katherine

[patty87 in reply to Bpas_1968]

I have to say its been awhile have met with so many nice people in life. Bpas staff ( nurses/ doctors, health assistance) everyone was so nice and made my treatment so easy. I guess its time to bounce back to life. thank you Kathrine.

[Bpas_1968 Partner in reply to patty87]

I am so pleased to hear that the treatment went well and that the staff made a difficult day a bit easier. Just let me know if you have any other questions. Best for luck for the future, Patty. Katherine

[becca112]

Hi there patty

I hope you are doing okay? I had an abortion, which was a while ago now, which I 100% knew was right decision for me and my partner at the time and even though I knew I was doing the right thing I also got a little anxious, but I think that’s normal. I just kept speaking to my partner and friends about it, which you seem to be doing and I found that helped a lot. Afterwards I felt a huge sense of relief and knew I had made the right decision. I hope this is in someway helpful. Xx

[patty87 in reply to becca112]

thank You very much for your encouragement. I've had my treatment and It went well, am so relieved and very happy., although am still having little cramps but am sure I will be fine pretty soon. thanks a lot.

[becca112 in reply to patty87]

Hi patty- I'm so pleased that you are feeling relieved and glad I could help. xx