In South Africa one of the highest teenage pregnancy rate in the world. Find out you're pregnant can be about the worst that can happen to a teenage girl. The first thing you need to talk with their parents or someone you trust. I get all the necessary information about the available options. Your family should be the most important source of support and comfort. Of course, your partner should be involved as well. Shared responsibility. Try to make decisions about their future together.
Let me pick some sample here... I'm pregnant! I can not tell anyone. What can I do?
There are tough decisions, and you need support and information about the possibilities. It is very difficult to do yourself. You can continue a pregnancy. Your family can help you raise your child, or you can send your child to education and adoption. But you can terminate a pregnancy, after what is called a termination of pregnancy (TOP).
Reproductive rights are your rights
Our Bill unrestricted right, May you decide that your child or terminate a pregnancy. TOP is legal in South Africa since 1997 is free in most public hospitals and many large medical centers of power.
You are eligible for TOP, but this is a serious decision and should not create your own. Instructions, which you love and trust. I'm afraid!
This is a very serious decision. It's normal to feel scared and insecure, and even change their mind several times. Not so fast .. Talk to someone, and you are not sure about your choice. Get a consultation in a clinic or thethajunction phone. If you decide to TOP, find someone to go with you to clinic.
I do not want my friend TOP. What can I do?
The law says it is his decision. Explain how you think and why. Tell us how you can support her when she was a child. Demonstrate that you care, but in the end you must make a choice. And make sure you get the support and understanding as well.
How can I best support my friend?
Let them talk about their feelings. Realize that you will feel mixed emotions and confused and angry, maybe you should give support and love .. Talk about your feelings, but do not forget to have a child you need to improve and share responsibility. Help you feel special. Crying together, if you wish. If you decide that you want to terminate a pregnancy, you should go to a clinic or hospital-by-side with him. After the procedure you feel very emotional and sense of loss. Talk about your feelings. Talk about your expectations for the future. Spending a couple of weeks. And to abstain from sex until comfortable and always use a condom.
TOP When can I have?
TOP rights and free in public hospitals. It is safe to do health care professionals in hospitals and clinics. Back-Street Abortion dangerous. The sooner you do so at your own risk of pregnancy complications is less than! It is sure to be terminated within the first 3 months (12 weeks) of pregnancy. From 13-20 weeks, and can only have a TOP if the pregnancy endangers the health and, if the fetus has the disorder, or if you are pregnant from rape or incest. With 20 weeks, you can just stop the pregnancy if it puts his life in danger or if the fetus does not develop properly.
What should I do?
Make appointment now, because it can take a long time. Not all clinics and hospitals to do so. If not, ask for a referral to a doctor, clinic or hospital.
What happens at the top?
First, it must sign a form that allows TOP to be done. If within the first 12 weeks of gestation, this procedure is performed in wakefulness. Injections are given at the opening of the uterus and through the tube, the vacuum outside the uterus. Tablets are usually given to help with pain. If this was done after 3 months, more difficult. You May need surgery and several days in the hospital. .
What happens after that?
Most of the girls went home after 1 or 2 hours. You should try to rest a few days. May there be a flow of blood to 10 days. It's a little heavier than normal periods, but avoid tampons and sex in cases of infection. Relax, do not exercise and lasts longer. Back to the hospital if vomiting or bleeding, if you have a debit or if you get a fever. It is important to go to the clinic about two weeks, so you can verify that you are cured. You can also talk to them, if you are worried about anything.
PS. Do not forget to contraceptives. Sometimes, after a TOP girl can be very disastrous. If you feel you are constantly crying and upset, get expert advice.
Who would know that I have top?
Nobody needs to know. The agency will keep information confidential. You will not look different, or fat. You can choose who you want to send.
After TOP, I could get pregnant again?
Yes, of course! TOP, conducts training of health workers, but without success. (Take note, guys, be sure to wear the condom.)
