Abortion: Home Remedies

Introduction

A positive pregnancy test can be a relief and a celebration for women who are planning to
conceive. However, for a woman who is not expecting a pregnancy, the same can be a mood
damper and a day of great sadness. The precious gift of life is not always welcome in every
family. Some may not be ready for the responsibilities which are part and parcel of
parenthood, and some don’t have the resources to sustain a child. Still some more women just
don’t want to have children and for them, an unwanted pregnancy is an inconvenience.

Pregnancies which result in genetically damaged offspring are also often aborted. A pregnant
woman may suffer from a number of pregnancy risks. Termination of pregnancy is done for
many a reason but is exclusively reserved to be used in cases where the birth of the child
would have a serious threat to the health of the mother.

However, the focus of this article is on those women who have fallen pregnant and are early
enough in the stage of pregnancy to be able to attempt a home abortion and see a successful
outcome.

The decision to end a pregnancy and terminate a life inside oneself sounds cruel to most, but
utilitarian for women. The entire process of the abortion is long and traumatic. Therefore,
medical experts are hired to help the patients in coming to terms with the death of their child.

Abortions are available in the market by means of poison or drugs. Intake of certain drugs
make the conditions in the body non-conducive to conception.

The social stigma that exists in the country when it comes to single mothers is still enough to
make a woman question her own morals and make a choice which is correct as per societal
standards. Women have to go through abortions for many reasons, be it age, religious
sentiment, cultural conflicts, familial pressure or infanticide, or financial pressure.

Risks of a Home Abortion

Methods of home abortions are commonly harmful to the health of the mother. The danger
that the mother is in at the moment of delivering the child is the highest. Home abortions do
not work on pregnancies which have progressed beyond a certain level. Medically induced
abortions can be conducted at any time during the pregnancy but is only legal in the case of
pregnancies terminated before 22 weeks in India. Undeniably, an abortion can be an
extremely taxing process.

A registered medical professional must be called in for the treatment of the abortion if the
situation is serious enough and one has that much money to spare. Harming the foetus in any
way can cause the body to produce a hostile environment for the continuation of the
pregnancies.

If home abortions are undertaken earlier on in the pregnancy, they may still have a chance at
terminating the pregnancy. However, if the pregnancy has already advanced to a stage where
the foetus is no longer a fragile and small cell, but a living organism, home remedies and
home abortions may not have the desired effect.

While pursuing home remedies and aborting at home, if one feels sick or abnormal fatigue,
dizziness and suffers from excessive blood loss, a doctor must be consulted.

Home Abortion Remedies

Every woman is different. The hormonal composition of a woman’s body decides how long it
takes for her to recover from the abortion or how long the bleeding lasts or how much pain
she suffers.

1. Vitamin C Abortions:

There is no research that states that Vitamin C provides guaranteed results when used for
abortions. Those who support the claim, though, agree that the success rate varies to two to
three women out of every ten women. This kind of abortion is only advisable when the foetus
is in its first four weeks of gestation. Whole or part expulsion of this foetus can take place
through a Vitamin C abortion.

The reason for recommendation of a Vitamin C abortion is the presence of ascorbic acid in
the supplement and its tendency to induce cramping.

How to:

- Taking high dosages of Vitamin C capsules

- Increasing citrus fruit intake
The highest dosage of Vitamin C supplements taken per day should not exceed 500 mg. This
should be continued until abortion symptoms show up and one begins to expel the foetus.

Vitamin C has a lot of benefits to the body such as doing wonders for one’s immunity, but in
large quantities it can also cause stones in one’s kidney. Therefore, care must be taken while
attempting such a procedure.

2. Cinnamon:

Cinnamon is a spice commonly known as Daal Chini to most Indians. This can be found in
any local grocery stores and departmental stores. Cinnamon can cause the body to miscarry
the foetus if used in the correct quantity. There is no clear scientific reason behind this
phenomenon, but anecdotal value of women who have experienced home abortions through
cinnamon swear by it.

The exact dosage of cinnamon cannot also be determined as different quantities yield results
for different women.

How to use cinnamon:

- Cinnamon tea
This can be made by boiling a cup of water and sprinkling cinnamon in it. Leaving
this to soak will make sure that the potency of the cinnamon is absorbed by the water.
Strain and drink.
- Cinnamon water
Simply leaving cinnamon sticks in a bottle of water for it to absorb the qualities of
cinnamon and then drinking the water may be able to help the body expel the foetus.
- Sprinkling on Food
Sprinkling cinnamon on food also can help in the process of home abortions.

Consuming a high dosage of cinnamon can be an overwhelming experience. This practice

should be continued till the body is able to expel the foetus.

3. Acupuncture:

Acupuncture refers to the method of sticking pins and needles into some pressure points in
the skin which helps good energy flow through the body. This is done for many reasons, the
main one being that acupuncture reportedly allows for the body to attract good energy and
when the energies are allowed to flow freely, healing an occur. Acupuncture can help in
balancing the hormones and expel the foetus.

It is not a doctor recommended method of home abortion, but when done by a professional
can cause for an abortion occur if done early on in the pregnancy.

4. Sesame Seeds

Sesame seeds, mixed with a concoction of honey and water can help one in causing an
abortion at home. This home remedy can be incorporated in the life of a person in two
distinct ways. These are:

Method I

- Soak one fistful of sesame seeds overnight in a water solution.

- Strain water from seeds, and keep for drinking.
- Repeat for one month to see results.

Method II

- Fry sesame seeds in cooking oil.

- Blot the oil post frying.
- Add honey to make a mix of granola consistency and eat.

5. Parsley Leaves:

Parsley contains diuretic and antiseptic qualities. It also contains antioxidants which can help
in maintaining a regular menstrual cycle. This is an advisable remedy to women who are
looking to have an abortion in the very first stage of pregnancy only.

Intake of this herb can help in dilating the cervix, aiding in an abortion at home. The ways to
consume parsley are:

- Parsley Juice
Parsley leaves, washed can be used as a base for fruit and vegetable juices. One cup of
parsley based juices a day is claimed to help with an at home abortion.
- Parsley Tea
Parsley leaves can be placed in a cup of boiling water and left undisturbed for an
hour. Drinking this parsley leaf tea can do wonders not only for the cervical health
 and uterine expulsion, but also balances hormones and provides the necessary
antioxidants that the body needs to maintain a healthy reproductive system.

6. Pineapple Juice:

Pineapple juice contains vitamin C and many enzymes like bromelain which can aid in a
home abortion. Bromelain is known for its cervix tempering qualities. This tempering causes
the body to expel the foetal tissue.

Pineapple is the most effective home remedy for an at home abortion without any side
effects.

Pineapple juice can be made by skinning and slicing the pineapple and chopping it into small
enough pieces to be easily blended. Water can be added to the mixture and put in a blender to
mix well until pasty in texture. Drinking this mixture can help greatly in aborting a foetus in
an earlier stage of pregnancy.

7. Chamomile Tea:

Chamomile tea is an abortifacient when taken in high quantities. This tea can be linked to
uterus contractions in young mothers and can help in at home abortions. The maximum
healthy quantity of chamomile tea to be put in once cup of water is set at 15 g.

How to Prepare:

- Take one cup of boiling water.

- Add more than 15 g of chamomile tea to the water.
- Leave to simmer for a few minutes until completely soaked.
- Cool and drink with honey according to taste.

8. Unripe Papayas

Unripe papayas contains a latex liquid which is a source of the enzyme Papain. The Vitamin
C content in papayas causes inducement of menstrual cycle. Both these combined have
shown to contract the uterus, inducing labour pains early on in a pregnancy. This, when
checked by a doctor, will require them to help you abort the foetus.

How to consume:
 - Skin and slice papaya into two halves.
- Deseed the fruit and cut small pieces.
- The unripe papaya will be green in colour. Put the green pieces in some water and
boil.
- Leave to boil for 20 minutes on a low flame.
- Strain the water and drink once cooled.
- Adding lemon and black pepper can also enhance the taste, but is now seen to help
with abortions.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Question 1.) When can I use home abortions remedies?

Home abortion remedies can be used in the first two months of pregnancy. These techniques
should not be used if the pregnancy is at an advanced stage. The later in the pregnancy one
decides to use home remedies, the higher the chance of it being unsuccessful.

So, home remedies should be used as soon as a positive pregnancy test is encountered.

Question 2.) Are Home Remedies Safe For Abortion?

Home abortion remedies are not recommended by doctors. These remedies are not always
safe and can cause medical complications if used incorrectly. It is not worth the health
hazards to do a home abortion. A surgical abortion or a doctor induced and monitored
abortion is more preferable to one done at home without any assistance.

Medically speaking, no proof exists of the fact that these home remedies actually work.
Anecdotal support is lent by women who have been using these remedies and share success
stories.

Sources

1.) https://fogut.com/home-remedies-for-abortion/
2.) https://allremedies.com/home-remedies-for-abortion/
3.) https://www.checkpregnancy.com/natural-home-abortion-remedies/
4.) http://secretsinhealth.com/11-effective-and-risk-free-home-remedies-for-abortion/
5.) https://mavcure.com/home-remedies-for-abortion/
6.) https://www.myhealthtips.in/2016/03/natural-abortion-methods.html
7.) https://wealthformyhealth.com/abortion/home-remedies-for-abortion
8.) http://vkool.com/home-remedies-for-abortion/

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