Okay, so, I got curious about what happens to a baby’s body after an abortion, you know? It’s not something people talk about a lot, but I figured it’s worth looking into. So, I went ahead and did some digging.
My Exploration Process
First off, I hit up the internet. I know, I know, not always the most reliable source, but I just wanted to get a general idea, so I started with some basic searches. I found out that it really depends on how far along the pregnancy is and what method they use.
For early abortions, like the ones using pills, it’s called a medical abortion. Basically, you take some medicine, and it causes a miscarriage. From what I read, the side effects like nausea and diarrhea go away in about 3 days, but the bleeding can last a bit longer and is usually heavier than with surgical methods. It tapers off each day, though.
Then, there are surgical abortions. Between 7 to 14 weeks, they can use suction to take out the pregnancy. Sounds quick, right? It only takes about 5 to 10 minutes. After around 15 weeks, they have to use forceps, and that can take 10 to 20 minutes.
Now, the big question: what happens to the remains? Apparently, you can take them and do your own thing, like a private service, burial, or cremation, no matter how far along the pregnancy was or what type of abortion it was. Feels kinda weird to think about, but it’s an option.
I also read that if you get pregnant again after an abortion, there’s a bit of a higher chance of premature birth, but they don’t really know how much higher yet. Oh, and apparently, about half of pregnancies aren’t even planned. That’s a lot!
What I Learned
Recovery from an abortion is usually pretty quick, but it’s different for everyone. There can be some side effects, like changes in your period and stuff, but usually, nothing too crazy. About 2 or 3 out of every 100 women who have an abortion before 9 weeks might experience some complications.
- Medical abortions cause a miscarriage.
- Surgical abortions remove the pregnancy using suction or forceps.
- You can arrange for a private service, burial, or cremation for the remains.
- There’s a slight risk of premature birth in future pregnancies.
- Recovery is generally quick, but it varies.
- An abortion is a safe and effective way to end a pregnancy.
I learned that abortion starts a new menstrual cycle, and it’s actually a pretty safe and common way to end a pregnancy. One article said that it’s a medical process done to prevent the birth of a baby. It’s usually done before 24 weeks. There are many reasons someone might have an abortion, including when the pregnancy is unlikely to survive full term.
So yeah, that’s what I found out about what happens to the baby’s body after an abortion. It’s a bit heavy, but I think it’s important to know this stuff, even if it’s not something we talk about all the time.
