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Refreshed · 11/02/2020 10:09

I have posted this here for traffic, I'm hoping someone with more knowledge may see and have a higher chance of reading.

I've had several miscarriages but two later ones. My DD was born in October as a late miscarriage. Since my losses seem to get later and later, it makes sense to think about what will happen and what are our rights if another baby is born early but next time is extremely prem but viable. I asked my consultant if this is possible and she said yes, it's sensible to perhaps prepare for a prem birth next time.

I am now pregnant again and the question I have is quite simple but not easy to answer, it seems - Can I refuse resuscitation for my baby if they're born not breathing just after the viability threshold? And, if they are born at 23/24 weeks and they are breathing on their own, can I refuse help for them?

I'm aware that these questions may seem so so cold to somz people Sad Please know it is from a place of love and also practicality.

I do worry a lot that I'll end up going into labour so prematurely again, but this time a little later on. The list of complications for that little person for the rest of its life worry me.

I work alongside midwives and I'm friends with a few. None of them will give me a straight answer, none of them are clear. I usually get a response of '' You think about this in a lot of detail, don't you?'' or '' Why are you thinking so far ahead? '' when I've chosen to speak out to them.

I am seeing my consultant again in March who I hope will be clearer with me as she doesn't beat around the Bush.

We have a beautiful DS and if anything happens to this pregnancy then we promised ourselves we would be done.

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ChipBap · 13/02/2020 09:21

Oh, OP, I feel for you.

It took me a long time to come to terms with having 'a child' instead of 'children'. There was no magic moment when I realised I was over it, it was just a gradual lessening of the sadness until it was gone and now I'm at peace with it.

Do you need to make a decision? Can you just see what happens, or are you near the end of your fertility?

Sexnotgender · 13/02/2020 10:17

I’m so sorry op Flowers

You’re allowed to be selfish, you’re allowed to want more. Don’t beat yourself up but also try not to let your desire to have more take up the time you have with your son. It’s so difficult I know.

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