What if you have an unplanned pregnancy., and don't know where to begin, or who to talk with?

	Asked by Unregistered (Female; 21; USA; high blood pressure, and lupus, but don't have it anymore according to my pcp. ) on Fri 08, Aug 2008 06:22pm :
	Is it to late to get an abortion, when you are 4 months? I was wondering, if its to late to get an abortion, if you are past 2 months?
	Actions: | Forward |
	Answer by Dr Smitha M, MD (doctor) on Fri 08, Aug 2008 07:32pm: Hi, The rules and laws governing abortion vary based on the country you are located in. If you are in the US, there is no current law that restricts your right to an abortion at any time during your pregnancy. However, certain states have placed restrictions on abortions, such as parental consent for abortions in minors. And though there is usually no restraint in right to abortion until 24 weeks (6 months), after this period justifiable cause may need to be provided as the fetus would be viable (can live independent of the mother) and abortion would conflict with the right to life of the fetus. The risk associated with abortions increases with the duration of pregnancy. It is relatively safe to have an abortion until 8 weeks of pregnancy, but complications that could be fatal are higher by about 16-20 weeks. The facility of non-hospital abortion also disappears once the pregnancy progresses beyond 8-10 weeks, as does the number of service providers. The following link lists abortion clinics statewise. http://www.gynpages.com/ACOL/listing.html It may be better just to speak with your GP for further guidance on this matter. regards, Thank you for using our service.  If you are satisfied with the answer or if you want a detailed answer for your question, please make a donation and request for further clarifications.  Our doctors will provide an elaborate answer for your clarification.   Please make a donation by clicking the button below. You may donate using funds from your PayPal account or Credit Card. Please rate my answer (select the stars below, no need to log in.)
	This questions is open for comments. Please share your opinion. Name Email Comments Enter your comments here Enter the text as shown above E-Mail me when someone replies to this post
	Other medical questions you might be interested in. Please rate doctor’s answers.
	No Menstrual cycle in 4 months and I want to conceive a child  (Answered) - Viewed 3083 times   I have not had a menstrual cycle in about 4 months. I was not sexually active, so pregnancy was not the problem. My cycle has al... I need help with a pregnacy test i did.  (Answered) - Viewed 1857 times   i did a pregnancy test the other day and 2 blue lines came up 1 dark and the other really really faint that you could only just ... Possible pregnancy with broken condom  (Answered) - Viewed 1098 times   Hello. I was curious to know if I stopped taking my birth control in January because it was giving me horrible side effects and ... husband was told pancreatic cancer - Pet scan found 12-15 ulcers  (Answered) - Viewed 611 times   my husband has lost 55 pds since last april. he has bad painin his stomach and has to go to emergency room to get shot of morphi... i had an anti d injection prior to my last pregnancy.does this injection last for life or do i need  (Answered) - Viewed 1668 times   i had an anti d injection prior to my last pregnancy.does this injection last for life or do i need another as im pregnant again... Pregnancy question about swelling - Swelling in ankles, hands and may be face  (Answered) - Viewed 1346 times   I am 34 yrs old and 36 weeks pregnant. I have been having swelling in my ankles in the evenings when I come home from work, and ... Womens Health problem! - White / yellow smelly discharge.  (Answered) - Viewed 6263 times   I have missed a period, taken three pregnancy tests, all were negative. I have always been regular with my periods, im very worr... ABORTION - Pregnancy test came positive after abortion  (Answered) - Viewed 6587 times   I HAD AN ABORTION SAT MARCH 29,2008 I TOOK AN PREGNANCY TEST WED APRIL 2,2008 IT CAME OUT POSTIVE? WHY IS THAT?... i am a 27 yr old female. i have had abdominal cramps all day, and there was blood in my urine the last time i went. my vagina has also been itching the last 3 days. what could this be? UTI, yeast infection, pregnancy?? what?  (Answered) - Viewed 1819 times   i am a 27 yr old female. i have had abdominal cramps all day, and there was blood in my urine the last time i went. my vagina h... f ear of doctors and needing to find one ASAP...suffering depression, have not seen doctor in 2 years  (Answered) - Viewed 453 times   I am scared of Doctors. I am a 47 yr old female in Indiana. I equate going to the doctor as having done something wrong and th... pregnant and negative pregnancy tests--??what could be wrong??  (Answered) - Viewed 1998 times   I conceived on May 15 or 16, but still keep coming back with negative pregnancy tests. I went to the md yesterday for a blood t... i haven't started my period yet, and i think i might be pregnant, but i'm confused because the pregnancy test said negative  (Answered) - Viewed 2347 times   i was supposed to start my period last thursday and i haven't yet. the only possibility of me being pregnant was 10 days ago on ... period late for two weeks, past endomitriosis, over the counter pregnancy test gave negative results, could there be a possible ectopic pregnancy and will an over the counter test detect the pregnancy.  (Answered) - Viewed 1205 times   I am two weeks late on my period. I have taken a test every week adn it came out negative. The first week I had a pain in my l... Concerned with my menstral cycle which is 15 days late now. Pregnancy tests results were negative, what do I do..  (Answered) - Viewed 1944 times   My mentral cycles usually varies between 28-31 days. The only time it was regulated was on the pill. I have had endometriosis ... Brown vaginal Discharge (low iron, last pregnancy delivery was a c-section)  (Answered) - Viewed 5081 times   Hi, My question is I have a brown discharge which followed after my monthly cycle (I'm currently taking iron pills) nothing that... negative pregnancy tests but so many symptoms. can I still be pregnant?  (Answered) - Viewed 1895 times   I am 18 days late and I have taken 3 home pregnacy tests and 1 blood test and all negative. I have many symptoms of pregnancy (t... First Depro-Provera injection and the necessity of back-up contraceptives   (Answered) - Viewed 984 times   I have read that if one gets her first Depro-Provera shot within the first five days of her period she does not have to use back... Determining the father of a baby during first 8 weeks of pregnancy.  (Answered) - Viewed 840 times   If a girl has sex with 2 different men within a week, is there any way to find out whose baby it is early in pregnancy? Can a so... what is the relivance of a women's blood count when pregnant?  (Answered) - Viewed 457 times   what is the relivance of a women's blood count when pregnant? What determines the length of the pregnancy by th blood count? Wha... prenancy test and having intercourse with two men in the same month help  (Answered) - Viewed 1271 times   i am pregnant and expecting on august 16, problem is i slept with two men in the same month and need to know the possability of ...