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Having medically necessary termination, what about bf my 11 month old..?

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hopefullypregnant · 21/10/2008 20:11

I am struggling somewhat... following a nuchal scan and further tests it turns out my 12 week foetus has abnormalities that are incompatible with life and I am seeing 2nd consultant tomorrow for termination. Aim was to get first round of tablets for medical termination tomorrow. However I am now worried about my 11 month old who is still bf... I presume the consultant will tell me to wean her. I was also today offered a surgical termination but advised it is more risky at this stage than a medical one (I'm 12 weeks and 4 days). I will obviously discuss all this tomorrow with consultant, but does anyone have any experience of this?

Please don't judge me for the termination: I feel I have no choice, as the baby would not survive to term - I can't face waiting for months for the inevitable to happen. I know that makes me sound harsh but I feel I need to get through and past this somehow.

Thanks for your support!

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Ashley111 · 10/08/2021 05:53

Hi I would love to know how you went? I’m in the exact same boat now and I had no idea I couldn’t breastfeed while taking the medication until the pharmacist was handing it to me. I immediately felt overwhelmed and anxious. The idea of not being able to feed my bub to sleep or give her the comfort is killing me. She’s 9 months old so I know she’ll be fine but it is making all this feel so much harder.
Did you breast feed at all while taking the medication?

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