Pregnancy is certainly the most cherished phase of a woman’s life. Definitely women look forward to being pregnant and become the originators of life. People plan the birth of their children keeping various factors in mind like their financial position. But, there are also instances of unplanned pregnancy which result due to insufficient family planning measures and inappropriate levels of precautions taken to avoid pregnancy while doing intercourse and in the next 24-72 hours of intercourse. When the news of unplanned pregnancy is received, there is more gloom and tension on face rather than the happiness. It is no longer a matter of your willingness to be pregnant but more about your ability to support the child. It is pertinent that you assess the situation in its entirety and then make a considered decision. If you arrive at a decision that the abortion cannot be wished away, then it is time to consult the best doctor to guide you through this process.

Medically Terminated Pregnancy (MTP), as abortion is commonly called in medical parlance, is not an easy option. The role of the doctor is very crucial at this stage. The competent surgeon needs to be well experienced since there are good chances that the uterus is either cleaned too much or too little. If it is cleaned less then there might be more procedures required. If it is cleaned more, then there is a chance that the uterus walls get damaged leading to future fertility issues. Some minor damage to uterus walls can heal by itself. Since the MTP is done by way of suction procedures, there is a danger that other organs or intestines are also pulled along. So, an experienced doctor will be able to do just the right thing at right time in correct amount. Equally important is your cooperation and positive attitude.

There is a definite risk, one in a thousand cases, that there might be life time infertility. There is a danger of pregnancy complications as well. Apart from the health hazards, there is lot of emotional stress and mental disturbance. It is important that you do not lose control over your own self. You need to think pragmatically with the hope that you can see through this phase with unmatched determination and grit. Do not be paranoid since there are hundreds of thousands of pregnancy terminations taking place globally with excellent results enabling women to lead a happier future life.

The term “Teenage Pregnancy” means bearing of pregnancy by a girl who has not attained adulthood, usually between the ages of 13 – 19.  In some countries, it is due to child marriages, rape, poverty, but in other countries, it may be the result of long time dating. It is the result of voluntary or involuntary sexual intercourse between a girl and boy. Usually, the average age of menarche in various countries including U.S.A is 12 years old, but the age is descending. Presently, a girl can get pregnant at the age of 10 or 11 also. Teenage pregnancy pours lots of problems for the expecting mother in any country. Society behaves with the expecting girl with extreme indignity. Therefore, it is becoming a social issue on which many studies and campaigns are prevalent. Many women institutions are raising this issue at large scale to make the population aware about its ill-effects, thus trying to reduce or stop teenage pregnancy.

The sign of pregnancy can be diagnosed by urine test. It can be also detected by pelvic examination by a gynecologist, who declares purple coloration of vaginal walls with enlargement of uterus and further ultrasound is done to confirm it. It carries risk to the body of the expecting mother, as they do not know about prenatal care. They are prone to high blood pressure, alcohol drinking, smoking, and unscheduled eating patterns resulting in low weight of child. They are frightened to tell their parents, and thus, face more difficulties such as confusion, fear, lack of sleep, frustration, and isolation.

The expecting mother should take quick decision in this stage of pregnancy. They have to either abort or offer the child for adoption. As abortion is possible only till 3 months or 12 weeks of pregnancy, she should talk to the family without any fear or go to any women centre to seek advice and help as it is the question of life and death of two people – the expecting mother and baby.