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Abortion/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can help women with the consideration of their decision, and with resources, and I can share my own experiences as the mother of seven and grandmother of eleven. My approach is to show love and concern, and help women work through the issues, emotional, spiritual, practical. I also help women deal with boyfriend and family issues. I am not a doctor, but I have done extensive medical research, so I may be able to help with information. I am female. When you write, if you are or were pregnant, please tell me how far along you were or are, and if you have had an abortion, please tell me what kind. Thank you.
Experience in the area
I have been working with women who are considering abortion for several years. I also work with women who have had abortions. Our family has also experienced adoption, so I can talk about that as well.
Education/Credentials
I am mostly self-taught. I also studied midwifery for awhile. I have spent years doing research on this topic. In fact, I have been doing research and working in this area since the early 1970's. I have been helping women online for a few years, under the guidance of a woman who was formally training in counseling.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Anne | 02/11/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much Pat,you gave ..... |
| shana | 02/07/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. I took the morning after ..... |
| Lera | 01/23/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks) |
| Lera | 01/22/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you much for your detailed answer! |
| Mari | 01/22/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I would like to thank you for ..... |
Recent Answers from Pat G
2012-02-11 Please help:
Hello, Anne, There are several reasons why there is probably no serious harm to your baby. First, the pills generally don't work that late. Obviously, in your case, they didn't. Second, by 2 months
2012-02-10 want conceive after an abortion:
Hello, babuli, I don't know how many people they have on their staff who can answer emails. If you continue to have problems, let me know, and I'll see if I can get them to respond. Obviously, you won't
2012-02-07 can an abortion affect the contraceptive shot?:
Hello, O. Can you give me the names of the medication you took? That is, can you give me the brand names? You have said you took the depo shot, so that sort of identifies that one. It seems unlikely
2012-02-07 urgent help:
Hello, Saila, You are asking me to help you hurt yourself. I can't do that. Contact the Catholic Hospital Association. Do it NOW. I WILL NOT tell you how to hurt yourself. I will not tell you how to
2012-02-07 urgent help:
Hello, Saila, I got both your messages, so I will answer them together. These pills are VERY DANGEROUS. They can kill you. DO NOT take any more pills! The safest thing you can do is go to the doctor
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