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Pregnant Women
Stories from Illinois, United States |
Lady
A's Story: I have a 3yr old who is perfectly
healthy and i just had a 7 month old
son who was born with congenital heart defects and he is severely
sick. my doctor told me that my next child could be the same way.
I'm a single mother and it would be too much for me to handle
dealing with another child with the same problems. It would come
down to abortion later into the pregnancy but i don't want to
wait it out. My 7 month old son
almost didn't make it so i just want to do it now. |
| 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 used birth control but it did not work |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
We used a condom for men, Female Condom |
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Lady
B's Story: i
just turned 18, and i refuse to have children. i was adopted out
when i was 2 months old. my real parents were young dumb and users.i
don't want to have a kid feel the way i did. why ruin 3 lives.
and i'm to scared and broke to go to a doctor and wish to do this
herbaly. my love and i were making love and experimenting with
extasy. you don't relise until its to late. we can't have kids
period. i can't bring a life into the world and not love it. please
help us! |
| 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 |
18 |
| Ethnic Group |
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| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
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| Birth control
used (if any) |
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Lady
C's Story: My name is April and I am 19.
I have no job and no where to turn. I go
to a catholic university that doesnt allow sex on campus, nor
does it allow birth control or abortion in any way. I am the first
of my family
to go to college ( im on scholarship) and they would be devastated
if they knew i might be pregnant. And my boyfriend is living 300miles
away right now making minimum wage at Baker's Square. I need all
the help I can get.
Thank you |
| Family
reaction if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
school expulsion, 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 had consensual sex with someone I cared for |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
We used a condom for men |
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Lady
D's Story: i am about to be 15yrs old
and I have been having sex with my
boyfriend protected/un-protected for a couple of months now and
i think i am pregnant i havent had my period and i am two weeks
late we (me and my boyfriend) dont have money to get and abortion
and i am scared to tell
my family about it so if you can give me this information i would
really really appriciate it...Thank you |
| Family
reaction if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
dis-owned by family |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
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| Age |
Under 16 years old |
| Ethnic Group |
Caucasian (White) |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
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) |
We used a condom for men, Birth Control Pill |
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Lady
E's Story: I was raped almost a month
ago and I believe myself to be pregnant,
although I can't even afford to get a pregnancy test...if I am
pregnant, I just want to end it without saying anything to my
famliy or friends.
The shame is great enough already. |
| 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 |
$650 |
| Age |
25 - 29 |
| Ethnic Group |
Caucasian (White) |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I was raped by a stranger |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
I did not use birth control |
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Lady
F's Story: I AM 38 YEARS OLD I FOUND OUT
I WAS PREGNANT THREE WEEKS AGO AND I HAVE BEEN IN SHOCK SINCE
I JUST HAD A BABY TWENTY MONTHS AGO AND I'VE BEEN TAKING BIRTH
CONTROL EVER SINCE I LOOKED INTO ABORTIONS IN THIS AREA AND
THERE IS ONE CLINIC THEY SAY THEY CAN DO THE ABORTION FOR 574.OO
DOLLARS WHICH I DO NOT HAVE AND CAN NOT BORROW FROM ANY ONE IAM
LOST AND UNSURE WHAT TO DO I JUST KNOW I DONT WANT TO BE PREGNANT
PLEASE I WOULD BE GREATFUL TO KNOW THE HERBS I CAN TAKE TO MISSCARRY
THIS BABY I AM AT TEN WEEKS AND RUNNIN OUT OF TIME PLEASE HELP
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| Family
reaction if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
dis-owned by
family |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$574.00 |
| Age |
35 - 39 |
| 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: right now im 18 years old and
i have my whole world ahead of me. the reason why im looking into
this is because monday i found out that i was pregnant and i went
for an ultrasound that same day. while getting my ultrasound they
couldn't find anything in my uterus or anywhere else.
the ultrasoud and everything were free. im concerned becauseim
not ready to be a mother. i haven't done anything in life yet
and a baby is the last thing that i need right now. im just getting
my lifein order and again i state im just not ready. i don't have
the money for an abortion and it sounds to painful and scary.
please just help me. |
| Family
reaction if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
dis-owned by
family |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$400.00 |
| Age |
17 - 19 |
| Ethnic Group |
African American |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I was date raped by someone I know |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
I did not use birth control |
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Lady
H's Story: I am an very opinionated person.
My parents never thinks that I should
have a choice in my life decisions. I don't want to have a baby
this way, at this time period. I know my parents won't help me
and I can't
afford an abortion. I use alcohol as a relief to my problems and
I shouldn't. I am trying to stop because I'm becoming to realize
that it only
makes me feel good for the time being and then brings me more
problems then before. I don't remember who I had intercourse with
and if he's seen me after the incident, he hasn't mentioned anything.
This was the worse mistake in my life. |
| 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 |
$400 |
| Age |
17 - 19 |
| Ethnic Group |
African American |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I was intoxicated (drunk, stoned, high) on alcohol
or drugs due to my own actions. And I had sex without being
fully aware of the situation., I did not use birth control |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
I did not use birth control |
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Lady
I's Story: I am 24 I just recenty got
out of a bad relationship with my daughters
(who is 15 months old) dad. I had to quit my job,and move out
of the apartment we shared as a result. I moved in with my parents
and haven't been able to find a job as the opportunites are limited
her. I am going
back to college this spring to become a teacher, I know that financially
and emotionally I can't take care of another child. I am finally
getting to the point were my life is headed in the direction I
want it to go in. I can't afford a surgical abortion and would
before a more
natural method. I would appreciate any help you all could give
me. Thank you. |
| Family
reaction if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
dis-owned by
family |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$475 |
| Age |
20 - 24 |
| Ethnic Group |
African American |
| 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) |
We used a condom for men, Rhythm Method,
Spermicides |
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Lady
J's Story: my husband and i have three
daughters and are close to being foreclosed on we love kids but
should be able to provide for them too. |
| Family
reaction if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
dis-owned by family |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$500.00 |
| Age |
25 - 29 |
| Ethnic Group |
Caucasian (White) |
| 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: through high school i was with
someone who i thought cared about me but he got me drunk beat
me and raped me. my sister got pregnant and had
run away from home i have seen how upset my parents can get. then
i watched my dad beat my mom and now its just me and her and she
is always telling me that you better not get pregnant. i can\'t
tell her. can you please help me fix this? |
| Family
reaction if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
dis-owned by family |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$1000 |
| Age |
17 - 19 |
| Ethnic Group |
Caucasian (White) |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I was intoxicated (drunk, stoned, high) on alcohol
or drugs due to my own actions. And I had sex without being
fully aware of the situation. |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
We used a condom for men |
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Lady
L's Story: i had sex and i made a mistake!!!
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| Family
reaction if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
dis-owned by family |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$480 |
| Age |
25 - 29 |
| Ethnic Group |
other... |
| 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) |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
I did not use birth control |
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Lady
M's Story: I became pregnant by a person
i cared for and he has decided that he no longer wants to be with
me or have this baby. |
| 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 |
20 - 24 |
| Ethnic Group |
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| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I had consensual sex with someone I cared for |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
Depo Provera |
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Lady
N's Story: I\'m 18, and i can\'t be pregnant.
I have my whole life ahead of me, a
volleyball scholarship at a great college and i can\'t afford
not to go to college. please help me! |
| Family
reaction if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
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| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$300 |
| 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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