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Pregnant Women
Stories from Georgia, United States |
Lady
A's Story: I really regret doing it (having
sex) before I got married. my mama always told me something like
this could happen. I really think yall are doing something good
for women with this site. when I am able to get some money, I
am going to send some in. Thank you for the information. |
| Family
reaction if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
beating from father or other family
member, dis-owned by family, |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$350 |
| Age |
17 - 19 |
| Ethnic Group |
African American |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I had consensual sex with someone I did not care
for. (ie I was bored, lonely, it was a rainy night or there was
nothing on TV), I used birth control but it did not work, |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
We used a condom for men,
|
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Lady
B's Story: i am 18 yrs
old! i already have a daughter who is about to be two!
i
had alot of difficulties in my first pregnancy and its not safe
for me to have another baby right now! i also cant afford another
baby! |
| Family
reaction if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
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| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$750 |
| Age |
17 - 19 |
| Ethnic Group |
Caucasian (White) |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I had consensual sex with someone I cared for,
I did not use birth control |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
I did not use birth control |
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Lady
C's Story: I would choose to have this
baby if I had insurance. I don\'t qualify
for state help. I don\'t have an extra 400 a month to purchase
insurance I barely make it now. |
| Family
reaction if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
husband leaves, dis-owned by family |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$600 |
| Age |
20 - 24 |
| Ethnic Group |
Caucasian (White) |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I had consensual sex with someone I cared for,
I used birth control but it did not work |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
Birth Control Pill |
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Lady
D's Story: i had a baby when i was very
young and right now i ccant afford to have
anymore babies i have just got to the point in my life where things
are stating to come together! i had alot of cmplications with
my first
pregnancy that were so extreme that doctors say that i may not
have a good chance of having anymorew kids and i cant afford to
have a medical abortion! and at this point my body cant handle
anymore surgeries! |
| Family
reaction if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
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| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$750 |
| Age |
17 - 19 |
| Ethnic Group |
Caucasian (White) |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I had consensual sex with someone I cared for |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
I did not use birth control |
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Lady
E's Story: I found out I was pregnant
today because i was attepting to participate in a volunteer clinical
reasearch study and they do all these test. The nurse called me
today and told me i was inelligable because i was pregnant. I
just lost my job two weeks ago and was already livivng pay
chech to paycheck and i coan not afford another child right now.
I already have one son. |
| Family
reaction if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
|
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$475.00 |
| Age |
20 - 24 |
| Ethnic Group |
African American |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I had consensual sex with someone I cared for,
I did not use birth control |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
I did not use birth control |
|
Lady
F's Story: i am 19 and i have 2 kids already
on 2 and 2 months. i did not want
another one |
| Family
reaction if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
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| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
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| Age |
17 - 19 |
| Ethnic Group |
Caucasian (White) |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I used birth control but it did not work
|
| Birth control
used (if any) |
Birth Control Pill |
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Lady
G's Story: i thought he cared about me
but he didn\'t. I have a 15 month old son
that doesn\'t have a father in his life and i don\'t recieve child
support. I am barely making ends meet as it is. |
| Family
reaction if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
dis-owned by family |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$425.00 |
| Age |
20 - 24 |
| Ethnic Group |
Caucasian (White) |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I used birth control but it did not work
|
| Birth control
used (if any) |
We used a condom for men, Birth Control Pill |
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Lady
H's Story: I only make 25,000/year and
have 2 kids from a previous marriage. I
broke up with my boyfriend less than a month ago because he is
very controlling. I work with him so if I went through with a
regular abortion
he would know and I fear what he would do. I have very little
money to even pay my current bills and as much as I hate it I
can\'t have this
baby because the father wouldn\'t be in the picture and I stand
a high risk of loosing custody of my two children I currently
have if I have this child out of wedlock. So please help me with
this information. |
| Family
reaction if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
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| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$575 |
| Age |
30 - 34 |
| Ethnic Group |
Caucasian (White) |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I used birth control but it did not work
|
| Birth control
used (if any) |
Birth Control Pill |
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Lady
I's Story: i was raped by an uncle who
beats me into comma\'s. i can\'t have this
child, if i do my husband will throw me out of the house after
beating me himself! i have no money, i need your help! |
| Family
reaction if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
beating from husband, dis-owned by
family |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$400 |
| Age |
17 - 19 |
| Ethnic Group |
African American |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I was date raped by someone I know, I was
raped by a family member |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
I did not use birth control |
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Lady
J's Story: I am engaged to be married
next year, but i just had a son 8 months ago and it was an extreme
hard labor and i\'m not ready to do this all over again.Can you
pllease help me. -Paula |
| Family
reaction if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
|
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$400.00 |
| Age |
20 - 24 |
| Ethnic Group |
African American |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I had consensual sex with someone I cared for |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
We used a condom for men |
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Lady
K's Story: Look i got pregnant before
and i had my little boy. that was of my own doing but this was
not i am having to put myself through college and raise a son
alone i do not have no money to spare and i need this |
| Family
reaction if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
beating from father or other family
member, dis-owned by family |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
|
| Age |
17 - 19 |
| Ethnic Group |
Caucasian (White) |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I was duped, drugged, or conned into having sex
with someone who I would not normally have had sex with, |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
I did not use birth control |
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Lady
L's Story: I would really love it if you
can help me. I think this is a great thing that your company is
doing to help us |
| Family
reaction if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
dis-owned by
family |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$400 |
| Age |
20 - 24 |
| Ethnic Group |
African American |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I had consensual sex with someone I cared for,
I did not use birth control |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
I did not use birth control |
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