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Q: Would the fetus still be safe after a failed abortion using Cytotec?

I used 8 Cytotec tablets orally and vaginally to abort on Jan. 10, 2014 but didn't bleed. I had u/s on Jan.13, 2014 and showed still pregnant at 5 weeks and 6 days but fetus has no heartbeat. OB/GYN told me to come back for another ultrasound on Jan. 25, 2014 for fetal viability. If fetus will have heartbeat on the next u/s appointment and pregnancy will be continued, will there be possible defects physically or mentally to the fetus? What are those possible defects?

This question was asked Jan. 24, 2014 2:53am
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Answered by Eluria88 - Jan. 29, 2014 9:52pm

I didn't see my baby's heartbeat at 5w4d b but got to see it at 7w4d. I was actually measuring 6w6d so I was off on my conception date and that's likely why it wasn't seen. The fact you haven't had the bleeding and the baby is still in your uterus is a good sign. Abortion is something that needs to really be thought through and I really wish women weren't pressured into it like you were. I cannot even imagine how you're feeling emotionally. I hope your baby is okay, and even if it's not I hope you can try to have one when you are ready for it.

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Answered by bonitta - Jan. 24, 2014 9:03am

to Luckymommyto5: I'm so sorry to hear that, I think you are a strong woman. Now, I'm ready to face my responsibility despite of some problems with my boyfriend. My parents wanted to meet him in person but he refused because he just resigned from job to apply a new job overseas and now he's abroad and we don't have any communication so it also made me more stressed and depressed. When I first saw the embryo during my trans vaginal ultrasound, I almost cried because I really appreciated how it looked like and he/she was just precious and so special. When the doctor said there's no heartbeat detected, I cried because I really regret what I did but I'm still hoping that on my next ultrasound tomorrow there'll be a normal heartbeat and I wouldn't be advised to have D&C by my OB/GYN.

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Answered by bonitta - Jan. 29, 2014 2:54am

I will update about my baby's condition soon. Thanks a lot mommies!

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Answered by gotababylady - Jan. 28, 2014 2:05am

I'm so happy for you and your little one. Please keep us updated on how both of you are doing.

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Answered by tasha* - Jan. 24, 2014 4:33pm

Good luck with the next ultrasound, as jennavee says hopefully it was too early to see the heartbeat on the scan.

We all make mistakes, sometimes huge ones and have to live with them. No-one is perfect :)

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Answered by Lindsayomondi - Jan. 28, 2014 3:39pm

Thank God,all the best girl..

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Answered by Lindsayomondi - Jan. 24, 2014 4:04pm

Hi ladies I think what our friend needs now is encouragement,support and prayers not judgement.my dear Bonitta what you are going through is very difficult but please be strong everything will be ok...I pray that the little bean sticks....in my case the heart beat was seen at eight weeks and am 26wks pregnant so don't lose hope be strong......am praying for you and all the best....
Lin

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Answered by annbalatbat - Jan. 27, 2014 5:03am

Im prating for u and ur baby, hope u see the heartbeat for your ease of mind

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Answered by Debs1983 - Jan. 27, 2014 9:16am

That's fab I'm glad baby is going well x

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Answered by jennavee - Jan. 24, 2014 2:23pm

bonitta - you are very brave for facing the situation! Don't let the things "luckymommyto5" (her comments are shameful) says get you down. You need support right now, not judgement. Your responses have been very mature.

It is very common to not hear a heartbeat before 6 weeks, so there is still a chance that things could turn out ok. From what I can find, cytotec has an 80% success rate in abortions, so it could have failed.

My prayers are with you! Stay strong!

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