Emotional Aftermath of Abortion: Understanding Hormonal and Psychological Changes

Question
I just had an abortion and have not responded like I thought I would.  It took me a month to decide what to do about my very unexpected very shocking pregnancy at 37 years old.  The procedure itself went fine and I did not have any pain or heavy bleeding afterward but nobody warned me of the emotional way I would be feeling.  I am not feeling relieved like I have read that most women feel, in fact I feel regret and have hit rock bottom.  Before all of this, I wanted to get permanent birth control and swore I would do it very soon but now I don't even want to do that and getting pregnant again seems to be what I want, I want to have a baby with my very loving partner where as before and during this I didn't.  What is wrong with me, is this just the hormones talking or something else?  Thank you.

Answer
It is a normal feeling.  You should consider talking to someone before you rush into another pregnancy. This site offers expert counseling to women after an abortion.  Talk with them.  If you do not have children, realize that it is a natural response to want to have children. However, it is a long term commitment and your partner has to be willing to participate. Yes, it is a hormonal response.   

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