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Is It Necessary To Let The Doctor Know About A Previous Abortion?
When I was 17, I had an abortion. Now I am 31 and pregnant with my husband s child. I have O Negative blood and did not get a RhoGAM shot after the abortion 14 years ago. I have not told my OB about it, but so far I am 14 weeks and everything is going well. They are scheduling me for a RhoGAM shot at 28 weeks. Do I need to tell my OB about my previous abortion? I rather not as it was traumatic time in my life and I don t want it in my medical file.
Mon, 13 Jul 2015
Hello,
Welcome to healthcaremagic.com!
I really appreciate your concern. You should inform your doctor about your previous abortion because in case of any complication he/she can correlate it with abortion history if possible. I can understand It was your traumatic past but there is nothing to feel shy about it.
Hope my answer has solved your query. Take Care.
Thank you.
Best Regards.
Dr. Manan
Welcome to healthcaremagic.com!
I really appreciate your concern. You should inform your doctor about your previous abortion because in case of any complication he/she can correlate it with abortion history if possible. I can understand It was your traumatic past but there is nothing to feel shy about it.
Hope my answer has solved your query. Take Care.
Thank you.
Best Regards.
Dr. Manan
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