Medical abortion

[Ukmum25]

I went though a medical abortion 5 weeks ago now. I’ts been on my mind a lot recently, I just feel a lot of guilt, what ifs. I already have a little boy he’s 3. I have seen so many pregnancy announcements which is obviously making this harder but now my best friend has just found out she’s pregnant and as much as I’m happy for her I also feel sad. It’s giving me mix emotions and I keep thinking do I want to be pregnant. I know deep down I don’t want any more children but I can’t help feeling like this. Has anyone had counselling after there experience? Thanks

You did what was right for you at the time. That's the important thing.

That doesn't mean you shouldn't consider counselling - yes, do it, lots of women do.

It's not just the decision to end a pregnancy, it's all the circumstances that led up to you making that decision, it's how the change in your hormones can affect you, how you were treated, how you are being treated now and also possibly second guessing yourself due to pressure or 'just' how terminations are spoken of in person and online/the media.

If it helps give you permission to be kind to yourself, it can only be a good thing.