Post Abortion Pregnancy.

Post abortion

Many women how decides to have an abortion still wants to have a baby in the future. But how does having an abortion abortion affect a future pregnancy?

Having an abortion does not affect your fertility, you can actually fall pregnant just a few weeks after having an abortion. This will depend on how far along you were in your pregnancy before the abortion happened.

How soon can I conceive after an abortion?(Post abortion)

As soon as ovulation resumes after the abortion, you can conceive again. If you have not been using birth control, you can get pregnant within 7-10 days if you are ovulating. But this is not recommended as the body needs time to heal itself.

Doctors recommend waiting for a minimum of 2-3 months before trying to conceive again. This is to ensure the safety and well-being of both the mother and the baby.

In case you had a surgical abortion procedure, your doctor will advise you to wait for at least a month to allow the uterus to heal. If your abortion was in the second or third trimester, your doctor may recommend waiting longer, so that you are well rested.

Tips for getting pregnant after an abortion

Here are some tips for safe pregnancy after an abortion:

• Maintain a healthy lifestyle, try to quit smoking and alcohol intake.
• Having an active sex life with your partner increases the chances of getting pregnant again.
• Have intercourse frequently when you are ovulating. You can buy a ln ovulation kit or download an ovulation tracker app on your smartphone.
• Post-intercourse, elevate your feet and hips by placing a pillow under your buttocks.

What to remember while planning for a baby

If you’re trying to conceive again, you should thoroughly evaluate your decision.

• Think about whether you are physically and mentally ready to handle pregnancy again. If you are not ready for pregnancy use birth control methods such as condoms or contraceptives.
• In case you’ve had multiple abortions, you can strengthen your pelvic floor muscles by doing Kegel exercises.
• If you had an abortion recently allow your body to heal and prepare for your next pregnancy. Conceiving too soon after an abortion causes stress and anxiety, which can constantly affect the development of the fetus.

Abortion does not close the door to motherhood. As long as you are physically prepared, you should not have a problem conceiving again.