When do you decide to terminate a pregnancy?

For most couples, the initial decision to terminate pregnancy was made before or during the diagnostic process, but it was re-addressed and consolidated following the actual diagnosis. Imagining a family future with a severely affected Down syndrome child was the main factor influencing the termination of pregnancy decision.

Is it legal to terminate a pregnancy in South Africa?

Call or WhatsApp +27 61 067 8310 now. Never put off termination for even a day if you have decided to end your pregnancy. What is in you does not know your decisions and therefore it keeps growing everyday as you wait. Termination of pregnancy is legal in South Africa but between 1 week to 20 weeks.

Is it possible to terminate a pregnancy with Down syndrome?

Termination of pregnancy following a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome: A qualitative study of the decision-making process of pregnant couples All couples made an initial decision prior to receiving the Down syndrome diagnosis.

When do you have to have a termination?

You may also be offered a termination if you have any pregnancy complications that pose a significant threat to your life or your baby’s if you continue the pregnancy. Many women and couples told us they dislike the use of the word termination to describe their experience because of it’s association with termination of unwanted pregnancies.

What can you do to terminate a pregnancy?

Some of the methods that are still practiced to terminate pregnancy without going to doctor are: Lifting heavy objects in the beginning stage of pregnancy. Massage over the abdomen. Consuming certain foods that are known to be abortifacient, such as drinking carrot seed soup. A woman receives punches and kicks over the abdomen.

How soon can you conceive after terminating a pregnancy?

Yes, you can get pregnant right after it, to be precise, as soon as 7-10 days after ending the pregnancy, even if you are still bleeding or spotting. For this reason, if you do not want to have another unplanned pregnancy, you should use a reliable birth control method right away.

What are some natural ways to terminate pregnancy?

Another natural way to terminate a pregnancy is to have pineapples. Pineapples contain a lot of Vitamin C content and also has certain enzymes that can lead to a natural abortion. You can have a bowl of pineapples everyday or drink a glass or two of pineapple juice.

Is it ever wrong to terminate a pregnancy?

Yes, there are situations in which I believe it is ethically wrong for a woman to terminate a pregnancy. This is not an issue with easy answers. Abortion is not an easy decision to make, nor should it be. Abortion is a controversial subject for a reason.