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Is it possible to remain pregnant after a surgical abortion? i am having a lot of movement in my belly and it can be seen from the outside like a baby

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Question of timing: It is possible to remain pregnant after a surgical abortion, especially when the abortion is performed very early in pregnancy. However, a woman is unlikely to feel the baby move before 16 weeks of pregnancy. An abortion performed at that time cannot really be missed.

Answered 8/14/2018

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A member asked:

Is it possible to remain pregnant after a surgical abortion? i am having a lot of movement in my belly and it can be seen from the outside like a baby

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Baumann answered

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