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Will A Medical Abortion Affect Breastfeeding And Future Pregnancies?

Hi dr I'm 21 and have a 4 month old son and just found out I'm pregnant again I was considering the abortion pill but don't quit understand it will I still be able to nurse my son? Will this effect me getting pregnant later in life? Does having a baby so close together come with any medical issues
Mon, 13 Jun 2016
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Hello dear
Understand your concern
Mifepristone and misoprostol is safe and effective for abortion if used under proper guidance and supervision of gynecologist.
It does not affects the breast feeding and future pregnancies. But repeated use affect the fertility. It should be used after USG scan that confirm the intrauterine pregnancy of less than 9 week.
By procedure
Mifepristone 600 mg should be followed by 800 ug misoprostol vaginally by gynecologist under observation after 48 hour. Abortion process start with in 30-50 minutes and complete in 4-5 days.
USG is done after 14th day for retain abortion product
Rest for 48 hour, analgesic and healthy diet with iron and vitamin supplements are advisable after abortion
Hope this may help you
Thank and regards
Dr. Sagar
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Will A Medical Abortion Affect Breastfeeding And Future Pregnancies?

Hello dear Understand your concern Mifepristone and misoprostol is safe and effective for abortion if used under proper guidance and supervision of gynecologist. It does not affects the breast feeding and future pregnancies. But repeated use affect the fertility. It should be used after USG scan that confirm the intrauterine pregnancy of less than 9 week. By procedure Mifepristone 600 mg should be followed by 800 ug misoprostol vaginally by gynecologist under observation after 48 hour. Abortion process start with in 30-50 minutes and complete in 4-5 days. USG is done after 14th day for retain abortion product Rest for 48 hour, analgesic and healthy diet with iron and vitamin supplements are advisable after abortion Hope this may help you Thank and regards Dr. Sagar