Cinthia

"I had an abortion in Brazil"

Cinthia
How old are you: Between 19 and 25

Country of birth: Brazil

Year of abortion: 2008

Country of abortion: Brazil

I just told to my closests friends..and they were very sad, but understood it was necessary because od the circumstances.

Type of abortion: in a clinic or hospital with surgery

I was dating a 30 year old guy and we had sex with no protection at all....Unfortunately I got pregnant and then I became searching for clinics and medicines like Cytotec. Hopefully, this guy helped me a lot, and payed everything. He also supported me emotionally (a lot).
So, we gave up of Cytotec and went to an EXCELENT clinic, with excelent doctors as well...they were very cute to me, supported me a lot and payed me special attention...
I was really nervous on the day I had to do the surgery...(which was through suction).But everything went perfect and healthy. My ex boyfriend payed about R$2.000,00, which nowadays (February, 2008) is about 800 US dollars.

Reason for abortion: financial issues, my education, my age (too young or old), my personal reasons for not wanting a child

I was taking Roacutan, which is a medicine that affects the baby and they usually can't live for long. Also my age, religion, financial issues and specially my family that wouldn't have accepted.

Feelings about abortion: relieved, afraid

At first I was really afraid about doing an abortion....It's illegal here in Brazil, so I was afraid not to find a good clinic or to have some hemorragy if I took some medicine.
After I had the abortion, I felt extremely relieved and happy because everything went fine and now I can live my life, continuing my studies and being free with responsability from now on.

Religion other

Children: i have no children