Just sitting here frozen on the couch. Confused, as I sit here in silence listening to the screaming voices in my head. Even before looking at the pregnancy test, I can’t believe that I might be pregnant again.

How is it possible that I can feel absolutely nothing and have a million thoughts, at the same time?

I mean, I feel numb, but I am also hurting. Hurting because I’m disappointed that I might be pregnant again. Disappointed in myself for being in this situation. Confused about how this can happen.

I didn’t think I could get pregnant again so soon after an abortion. I mean, I guess I thought the abortion would make me less fertile, at least for a little while. Doesn’t it take more time for the body to get back to normal?

Does this sound familiar? Are you having this same conversation with yourself? Is it possible you might be pregnant again? You are not alone.

Many women have no idea how soon they can become pregnant after an abortion. Unfortunately, most women don’t find out until it happens.

According to Medical News Today, “a person can get pregnant during the first ovulation cycle following an abortion, which can be as soon as 2 weeks.”  

MSI Reproductive Choices reports that “an egg can be released from the ovary as soon as five days after your treatment so you could become pregnant again before your next period.”

But what does this mean? It means a woman can get pregnant again BEFORE her next period!

Because the bleeding can last 2 weeks or more, many women think they are “safe” from getting pregnant again. I often hear, “I thought it would take time for my body to get back to normal” or, “I hadn’t gotten my period back yet so I thought I could not get pregnant so soon after an abortion.”

You probably feel like learning this right now isn’t really helping you. So, let’s talk about how we can help you.

We can help you find out if you really are pregnant again. We can give you a safe space to process and figure out what you are feeling. We can help you find out how far along you are, and we can help you think about how you may want to move forward.

How can we do all this?  We offer pregnancy confirmations, ultrasounds, and options consultations. And we will do it all at no cost to you.

If you have not had a follow-up exam since your abortion, that is the first thing you should do. If you have had a follow-up exam, and think you may be pregnant, call or click here to schedule your free and confidential medical appointment here at Alcove Health Women’s Clinic. Let us help you sort through your feelings, thoughts, and questions. Reach out today.