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A member asked:

Subsequent to an abortion it could increase chances of having a child with developmental problems, or is that anti-choice scare tactic?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Having an abortion: should not cause you to have a subsequent pregnancy with a child who has developmental problems.

Dr Johnson agreed

Answered 6/21/2014

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Nope: There is no increased risk of developmental problems in a child subsequent to an abortion.

Answered 8/13/2014

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