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			<title>Can anyone help</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:45:46 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>please ....the same thing is happening 2 me ....im like 55 days late and everythings negitive ! did u get any results?</description>
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			<title>I am 10 weeks pregnant....</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:31:25 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>About 4 days go, I started vomitting everything that I have tried to eat or drink. Everyone is telling me that this is normal. I have a doctors appt. scheduled for the the 3rd of Dec. but I feel like something is not right. What can I do? I am hungry and thirsty.</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>About 4 days go, I started vomitting everything that I have tried to eat or drink. Everyone is telling me that this is normal. I have a doctors appt. scheduled for the the 3rd of Dec. but I feel like something is not right. What can I do? I am hungry and thirsty.</div>

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			<title>Could I Be Pregnant?</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:47:23 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>I am 18 years old and i already have a 15 month old daughter already. My period has always been regular. usually on the 10th of each month. this month i started bleeding lightly on the 4th it was red, so i thought i had started my period early. but i was having HORRIBLE cramps that night and i had to get up and use the bathroom and 10 times, the bleeding was VERY light, all i wore was a panty liner. The next day the 5th i was still bleeding very lightly but i did not have any cramps at all. still just using a panty liner and did not have to change it often. on the 6th i just had some brown spotting. after that i have been having hot flashes regularly which i never have had before. i have constant headaches, i use the bathroom alot more then i have before. once in awhile i get sharp pains in my stomach, i have had those before but closer to when i was about to give birth to my daughter. i went to a clinic on the 16th and the pregnancy test was negative. i was wondering if the 2 day bleeding could be the implatation bleeding? could i possibly be pregnant even though the pregnancy test said negative? Or is something else wrong?:confused:</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>I am 18 years old and i already have a 15 month old daughter already. My period has always been regular. usually on the 10th of each month. this month i started bleeding lightly on the 4th it was red, so i thought i had started my period early. but i was having HORRIBLE cramps that night and i had to get up and use the bathroom and 10 times, the bleeding was VERY light, all i wore was a panty liner. The next day the 5th i was still bleeding very lightly but i did not have any cramps at all. still just using a panty liner and did not have to change it often. on the 6th i just had some brown spotting. after that i have been having hot flashes regularly which i never have had before. i have constant headaches, i use the bathroom alot more then i have before. once in awhile i get sharp pains in my stomach, i have had those before but closer to when i was about to give birth to my daughter. i went to a clinic on the 16th and the pregnancy test was negative. i was wondering if the 2 day bleeding could be the implatation bleeding? could i possibly be pregnant even though the pregnancy test said negative? Or is something else wrong?:confused:</div>

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			<title>aM I PREGNANT AT 17 ??</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:06:07 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[*iM 17 YEARS AND ME AND MY BF PARTNER been havin unprotected sex for goin on a year now.My last pierod was on the 6th of november....3 days ago we've been havin sex 4 two days straight and i kno an coulpe of times he nutted in me now iam am feelin some type of bloatin in my belly could i possible be havin my first child??*]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><b>iM 17 YEARS AND ME AND MY BF PARTNER been havin unprotected sex for goin on a year now.My last pierod was on the 6th of november....3 days ago we've been havin sex 4 two days straight and i kno an coulpe of times he nutted in me now iam am feelin some type of bloatin in my belly could i possible be havin my first child??</b></div>

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			<title>New mum delivery service</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:41:13 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi there i am in the process of starting a new mum delivery service what it mean is i would pick up stuff for you and deliver them to your place to resident. I came up with this idea when i had my 1st daughter my husband had to go back to work and my family stayed quite far from me and i had had a c section and could not go out or move around too much and i needed some help and did not have it! So that's when i came up with the idea! So if any1 could give me some feedback on what they think. All feedback is welcome. Thank you]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Hi there i am in the process of starting a new mum delivery service what it mean is i would pick up stuff for you and deliver them to your place to resident. I came up with this idea when i had my 1st daughter my husband had to go back to work and my family stayed quite far from me and i had had a c section and could not go out or move around too much and i needed some help and did not have it! So that's when i came up with the idea! So if any1 could give me some feedback on what they think. All feedback is welcome. Thank you</div>

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			<title>EWCM after ovulation??</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:56:13 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>On my Fertility Friend account is says that I ovulated 3 days ago. I had a clear thermal shift after this day also. I am still having EWCM 3 days after ovulation. Am i still fertile? I am confused.</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>On my Fertility Friend account is says that I ovulated 3 days ago. I had a clear thermal shift after this day also. I am still having EWCM 3 days after ovulation. Am i still fertile? I am confused.</div>

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			<title>really need advice!!! help please</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:36:59 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[hi
OK so my story is kind of long but stick with me.

anyway i had unprotected sex on august 3rd, and took plan b about 13 hours later. i then got my period 4 or 5 days after taking the plan b, everything was normal and i had my period exactly on time for the last 3 months. Now it's November and i have missed my period.

I have done about 10 to 12 home pregnancy test from the start of a week and a half or so after the sex, and they all have been negative. So i'm trying to figure out why all the sudden my period was missed? i understand that a lot of weight loss and a change in diet along with many other things can cause a late or missed period, so what should i do ?? i'm picking up another home pregnancy test and i will re try a test. I don't have medical insurance right now so going to the doctor is really the last thing i want to do.
I don't seem to have the symptoms of pregnancy, i have no morning sickness or anything, the only real symptom i seem to have is bloating..

but if i wasn't pregnant, what would cause me to have a normal cycle for 3 months and come out with 10 to 12 negative tests, then randomly miss my period???
any help guys please i am confused and need some help!!!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>hi<br />
OK so my story is kind of long but stick with me.<br />
<br />
anyway i had unprotected sex on august 3rd, and took plan b about 13 hours later. i then got my period 4 or 5 days after taking the plan b, everything was normal and i had my period exactly on time for the last 3 months. Now it's November and i have missed my period.<br />
<br />
I have done about 10 to 12 home pregnancy test from the start of a week and a half or so after the sex, and they all have been negative. So i'm trying to figure out why all the sudden my period was missed? i understand that a lot of weight loss and a change in diet along with many other things can cause a late or missed period, so what should i do ?? i'm picking up another home pregnancy test and i will re try a test. I don't have medical insurance right now so going to the doctor is really the last thing i want to do.<br />
I don't seem to have the symptoms of pregnancy, i have no morning sickness or anything, the only real symptom i seem to have is bloating..<br />
<br />
but if i wasn't pregnant, what would cause me to have a normal cycle for 3 months and come out with 10 to 12 negative tests, then randomly miss my period???<br />
any help guys please i am confused and need some help!!!</div>

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			<title>Expecting my 2nd</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>I found out a few weeks that im pregnant. As excited as i am im worried about the swine flu. I heard its really bad on pregnant women?? Anyone got any input on this?</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>I found out a few weeks that im pregnant. As excited as i am im worried about the swine flu. I heard its really bad on pregnant women?? Anyone got any input on this?</div>

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			<title>No period in 4 months and sensations in lower abdomen</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:38:53 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[:(:confused:
okay, I am Kristina. I am 16 and I am sexually active. I usually have a normal cycle every 35 days or so. There was one time when i was late by 25 days. But not 4 months. I took a pregnancy test last week, the dollar tree kind, my friend got it for me. But it came back negative. I have heard that the brand she got sucks. So I'm not sure if it read right. I have been having unprotected sex in these past 4 months which is very stupid at my age. But it happinks ened. OK well anyways I have also gained weight, I'd say around 20 lbs, and my boobs are getting bigger. Im als getting weird sensations in my lower abdomen, but no period. My boyfriend thinks I'm pregnant. But i'm in denial. I was just wondering what the chances coud be that I am pregnant, so I can go to the doctor and talk to my mom, or if it could be something other than pregnancy. 

Thanks.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>:(:confused:<br />
okay, I am Kristina. I am 16 and I am sexually active. I usually have a normal cycle every 35 days or so. There was one time when i was late by 25 days. But not 4 months. I took a pregnancy test last week, the dollar tree kind, my friend got it for me. But it came back negative. I have heard that the brand she got sucks. So I'm not sure if it read right. I have been having unprotected sex in these past 4 months which is very stupid at my age. But it happinks ened. OK well anyways I have also gained weight, I'd say around 20 lbs, and my boobs are getting bigger. Im als getting weird sensations in my lower abdomen, but no period. My boyfriend thinks I'm pregnant. But i'm in denial. I was just wondering what the chances coud be that I am pregnant, so I can go to the doctor and talk to my mom, or if it could be something other than pregnancy. <br />
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Thanks.</div>

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			<title>Should we try?</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:01:26 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi, I'm 18 and my partner is about to turn 22, and we have been thinking about trying for a baby. We've been together for 2 years and 1 month, engaged for 9 months and we're absolutely perfect together. We're not exactly in the most perfect of financial situations at the moment but we have enough to get by with a little left over. 

I feel ready mentally and emotionally for having a child. My partner has said he wants to start a family with me but he's terrified of it at the same time. 
My partner and I have talked about it and havent really decided one way or the other just yet. 

My question is this, even though we're young, would it be a good idea to be starting a family under these circumstances? Does the age factor into it more than anything else.

I'm not a party kind of girl. I may have the occasional drink but nothing more than maybe 2 or 3 beers. I dont do drugs, but I do smoke though I'm definately going to quit once we make a decision. 

I think I'm pretty responsible for my age so does age matter or is it maturity level?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Hi, I'm 18 and my partner is about to turn 22, and we have been thinking about trying for a baby. We've been together for 2 years and 1 month, engaged for 9 months and we're absolutely perfect together. We're not exactly in the most perfect of financial situations at the moment but we have enough to get by with a little left over. <br />
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I feel ready mentally and emotionally for having a child. My partner has said he wants to start a family with me but he's terrified of it at the same time. <br />
My partner and I have talked about it and havent really decided one way or the other just yet. <br />
<br />
My question is this, even though we're young, would it be a good idea to be starting a family under these circumstances? Does the age factor into it more than anything else.<br />
<br />
I'm not a party kind of girl. I may have the occasional drink but nothing more than maybe 2 or 3 beers. I dont do drugs, but I do smoke though I'm definately going to quit once we make a decision. <br />
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I think I'm pretty responsible for my age so does age matter or is it maturity level?</div>

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			<title>Period? Or Pregnant?</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:24:06 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Tuesday I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend and he came inside me. I have been on birth control for about two months now, this week is my last week of my second month. I am very constant with taking my birth control around the same time, maybe a couple minutes after the original time sometimes. I missed one pill and ended up taking it about 9 hours later, but that has been about a week ago. Anyways, on tuesday I took it regular time and I had spotting. I had discharge and I had a little bit of blood coming out. For the past 4 days it has gotten a little heavier but still kind of light, I also had some clots. I have cramping also and i'm wondering could this be my period? My period is supposed to come this Sunday or could I possibly be pregnant? I mean, if sperm is supossed to live in the female body for about 5 days, and I got my period....does that mean all the sperm that could possibly be inside me washed away..?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Tuesday I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend and he came inside me. I have been on birth control for about two months now, this week is my last week of my second month. I am very constant with taking my birth control around the same time, maybe a couple minutes after the original time sometimes. I missed one pill and ended up taking it about 9 hours later, but that has been about a week ago. Anyways, on tuesday I took it regular time and I had spotting. I had discharge and I had a little bit of blood coming out. For the past 4 days it has gotten a little heavier but still kind of light, I also had some clots. I have cramping also and i'm wondering could this be my period? My period is supposed to come this Sunday or could I possibly be pregnant? I mean, if sperm is supossed to live in the female body for about 5 days, and I got my period....does that mean all the sperm that could possibly be inside me washed away..?</div>

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			<title>have you Eperience of tubal reversal?</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:25:42 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>*any one have  Experience of tubal reversal??*</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><b>any one have  Experience of tubal reversal??</b></div>

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			<title>I have a few weird symptoms...</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:34:59 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone. 
I am sure that you read many many many of these "Am I pregnant?" threads and I apologize. Let me tell you my little story.

I am 18, I will be nineteen in about a month. I have been with my wonderful and adoring boyfriend just over a year. We have always had this special connection but never took our physical relationship all the way. He was a virgin and I had lost my virginity in a rape incident, but of my freewill I was still a virgin.

We love each other so very much, not like your average young teenage couple. Our families are friends, we've worked together for years and are both considered 'old souls'. Even the wise make 'mistakes'. I have a hard time saying 'mistake' because if I do have a little blessing I don't want to consider it a 'mistake'. 

Three days ago we decided to take our physical relationship all the way. It all happened in a flash of passion and there was no protection. For what it is worth he did pull out but I don't know if he pulled out in time, not to mention the little boys can swim so if they can get close they can make it, or so I'm told. Each of the three days since we had sex I have had both cramps and a queasy stomach. Some foods just smell off and I'm craving fish like crazy. I also have some mild back pain and some weird mood swings. As silly as it seems since I met him I wanted to have kids with him, now that I am in this current situation that hasn't changed it has just put into perspective that this time wouldn't be ideal. Whatever happens I know I can handle and will love and will be loved by friends and family. :)

My bet is that I'm probably not pregnant and that it is all in my head. I would like some opinions. My cycle is about every 28-32 days and my period lasts exactly 5 days each time. My period ended on Sunday 11/8 and we had sex 11/9. 

So what do you say?
Thanks in advance.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Hello everyone. <br />
I am sure that you read many many many of these "Am I pregnant?" threads and I apologize. Let me tell you my little story.<br />
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I am 18, I will be nineteen in about a month. I have been with my wonderful and adoring boyfriend just over a year. We have always had this special connection but never took our physical relationship all the way. He was a virgin and I had lost my virginity in a rape incident, but of my freewill I was still a virgin.<br />
<br />
We love each other so very much, not like your average young teenage couple. Our families are friends, we've worked together for years and are both considered 'old souls'. Even the wise make 'mistakes'. I have a hard time saying 'mistake' because if I do have a little blessing I don't want to consider it a 'mistake'. <br />
<br />
Three days ago we decided to take our physical relationship all the way. It all happened in a flash of passion and there was no protection. For what it is worth he did pull out but I don't know if he pulled out in time, not to mention the little boys can swim so if they can get close they can make it, or so I'm told. Each of the three days since we had sex I have had both cramps and a queasy stomach. Some foods just smell off and I'm craving fish like crazy. I also have some mild back pain and some weird mood swings. As silly as it seems since I met him I wanted to have kids with him, now that I am in this current situation that hasn't changed it has just put into perspective that this time wouldn't be ideal. Whatever happens I know I can handle and will love and will be loved by friends and family. :)<br />
<br />
My bet is that I'm probably not pregnant and that it is all in my head. I would like some opinions. My cycle is about every 28-32 days and my period lasts exactly 5 days each time. My period ended on Sunday 11/8 and we had sex 11/9. <br />
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So what do you say?<br />
Thanks in advance.</div>

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			<title>Scared to give birth after IUD</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:31:25 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Yes, I must be a wimp. I had a horrible IUD insertion. LOTS of pain. Just got it removed today with a LOT less pain but it still felt like someone pierced my cervix will a dull needle. My doctor acted like I was a wimp...didnt come right out and say it but he made it obvious. 

So now I am so scared about giving birth that I actually dont want to have children. When I think about getting pregnant and giving birth, I almost cry. This is really embarrassing because I am usually pretty tough...or so I thought. I guess I have a really low pain tolerance down there. I dont seem to mind other things like IV's, injuries, surgery, etc but giving birth scares me beyond words. I'm 25 and my husband really wants to get pregnant next fall. I wish HE was the one to get pregnant because I am a big chicken.

Is this normal? Can someone make me less afraid of giving birth? Is it THAT horrible?????]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Yes, I must be a wimp. I had a horrible IUD insertion. LOTS of pain. Just got it removed today with a LOT less pain but it still felt like someone pierced my cervix will a dull needle. My doctor acted like I was a wimp...didnt come right out and say it but he made it obvious. <br />
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So now I am so scared about giving birth that I actually dont want to have children. When I think about getting pregnant and giving birth, I almost cry. This is really embarrassing because I am usually pretty tough...or so I thought. I guess I have a really low pain tolerance down there. I dont seem to mind other things like IV's, injuries, surgery, etc but giving birth scares me beyond words. I'm 25 and my husband really wants to get pregnant next fall. I wish HE was the one to get pregnant because I am a big chicken.<br />
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Is this normal? Can someone make me less afraid of giving birth? Is it THAT horrible?????</div>

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			<title><![CDATA[Can't get over my abortion]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I'm not sure if this is the right place to post a thread like this, but i could really use some help. Will try to make this post as short as possible but if it gets quite long, i apologise.

Early August this year i discovered i was pregnant. Was a complete shock to both my fiance and i, we were being safe and i have problems with my ovaries and my fiance also has fertility problems so we never thought this would happen. My partner is very keen to have kids one day, we even talked about adoption (a long way down the line) as we thought we wouldn't be able to concieve. 

I've always said people can do as they wish with their own bodies and it's nobody elses business but, personally, the only time i would ever consider an abortion is if i concieved through rape.
I guess plans don't always work out. We have been struggling with money (as most people have recently, thanks to the government), so much so we are barely surviving. I'm only 20 and am currently struggling to find work while my fiance works long hours, doing a dangerous job which is affecting his health. Our house is literally falling apart and we are in debt. 

After a very long and emotional talk, my fiance and i decided it would be best to abort the pregnancy. Turning up to our appointment at the clinic, we were both near tears and i was lead away into a private room, to which my fiance wasn't allowed. The lady did a scan of my stomach and i told me i was nearly seven weeks gone. I then made the mistake of asking to see the scan picture and i burst into tears. But i knew it was for the best and i went ahead with the abortion. I took the pill that morning and returned to the clinic six hours later and this is where the real trouble began.

I had to have the second pill inserted by a nurse (which no-one though to tell me) and she was really rough with me. She really hurt me and i was humiliated. When we got back home the pain started. It was agony, i never thought it would be that bad. For the rest of the day i was literally screaming in agony, throwing up uncontrollably and bleeding so heavily i soaked through a sanitary towel in half an hour and i didn't stop bleeding for another three weeks.

Three months on and i'm on the contraceptive pill, my fiance has moved on and we are planning our wedding next year. But i'm still not over my abortion. The whole proceedure left me feeling violated and dirty, i have this constant, strong feeling of guilt and shame. 
I keep thinking about all the people who are desperate to concieve, my little baby which i and the man i love made and i can't stop crying over it. But i can't confide in my fiance because he is stressed out enough as it is and he doesn't like thinking about the past. But i just can't forget what i did, i hate myself for it.

How do i get through this?
And, one thought that won't leave my head... Did my baby have a heart beat? I really don't know the answer to this one, when does it develope a heartbeat? I think it would be easier to deal with if i knew.

Thank you for reading my post, it was longer than i expected]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>I'm not sure if this is the right place to post a thread like this, but i could really use some help. Will try to make this post as short as possible but if it gets quite long, i apologise.<br />
<br />
Early August this year i discovered i was pregnant. Was a complete shock to both my fiance and i, we were being safe and i have problems with my ovaries and my fiance also has fertility problems so we never thought this would happen. My partner is very keen to have kids one day, we even talked about adoption (a long way down the line) as we thought we wouldn't be able to concieve. <br />
<br />
I've always said people can do as they wish with their own bodies and it's nobody elses business but, personally, the only time i would ever consider an abortion is if i concieved through rape.<br />
I guess plans don't always work out. We have been struggling with money (as most people have recently, thanks to the government), so much so we are barely surviving. I'm only 20 and am currently struggling to find work while my fiance works long hours, doing a dangerous job which is affecting his health. Our house is literally falling apart and we are in debt. <br />
<br />
After a very long and emotional talk, my fiance and i decided it would be best to abort the pregnancy. Turning up to our appointment at the clinic, we were both near tears and i was lead away into a private room, to which my fiance wasn't allowed. The lady did a scan of my stomach and i told me i was nearly seven weeks gone. I then made the mistake of asking to see the scan picture and i burst into tears. But i knew it was for the best and i went ahead with the abortion. I took the pill that morning and returned to the clinic six hours later and this is where the real trouble began.<br />
<br />
I had to have the second pill inserted by a nurse (which no-one though to tell me) and she was really rough with me. She really hurt me and i was humiliated. When we got back home the pain started. It was agony, i never thought it would be that bad. For the rest of the day i was literally screaming in agony, throwing up uncontrollably and bleeding so heavily i soaked through a sanitary towel in half an hour and i didn't stop bleeding for another three weeks.<br />
<br />
Three months on and i'm on the contraceptive pill, my fiance has moved on and we are planning our wedding next year. But i'm still not over my abortion. The whole proceedure left me feeling violated and dirty, i have this constant, strong feeling of guilt and shame. <br />
I keep thinking about all the people who are desperate to concieve, my little baby which i and the man i love made and i can't stop crying over it. But i can't confide in my fiance because he is stressed out enough as it is and he doesn't like thinking about the past. But i just can't forget what i did, i hate myself for it.<br />
<br />
How do i get through this?<br />
And, one thought that won't leave my head... Did my baby have a heart beat? I really don't know the answer to this one, when does it develope a heartbeat? I think it would be easier to deal with if i knew.<br />
<br />
Thank you for reading my post, it was longer than i expected</div>

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