In Which Week of Pregnancy Are Women?
Most women who are unexpectedly pregnant and do not know how to proceed begin thinking about an abortion quite early, in the first weeks of pregnancy. However, it also very much depends on the individual situation, the reasons, and personal circumstances.
Many women find out about their pregnancy when their period does not occur. According to gynecological dating, they are usually in the 4th or 5th week of pregnancy at that time (calculated from the first day of the last period).
Before an abortion, the pregnancy must first be medically confirmed. Some doctors also prefer to wait and see whether the pregnancy will continue to develop at all, since in the first weeks of pregnancy the risk of miscarriage is still relatively high.
Based on Profemina’s counseling statistics, it becomes clear that most women contact Profemina already in the first weeks of pregnancy: as early as the 4th week (12%); in the 5th week (17%); in the 6th week (15%); and in the 7th week (10%).¹ This means that for many women, the pregnancy conflict begins very early — namely as soon as they have found out about the pregnancy. Many women also contact Profemina when they are not yet certain whether they are pregnant but fear that they might be.
Depending on the personal situation, however, a pregnancy conflict may also begin later — for example, when external circumstances change, fears arise, the partnership is difficult, or a possible diagnosis concerning the child is brought up.
When women consider having an abortion, they seek information, counseling, and help very quickly.
It is advisable not to make a decision hastily or under pressure, but to take time and calm to look for good paths and solutions. 🧡
If you too are unexpectedly pregnant or sudden questions and worries arise: We are here for you! All your feelings and thoughts have a place with us and can be looked at calmly.
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