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Will they aks about my past miscarriage?

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ToffeeCake1 · 19/06/2017 02:06

I'm 18 and I am possibly pregnant. For personal reasons I don't wish to discuss I would get an abortion if this is the case. However I have had a miscarriage in the past. I really don't want to discuss this with current partner present but I will want him there for support.
Does anyone know if they will ask me about this?

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mnpeasantry · 19/06/2017 06:39

Yes, they probably will ask if this is your first pregnancy. You can also be seen alone. Sometimes, the health professional may ask to see the patient alone anyway as a precaution against what could be a controlling relationship.

Hope you are ok. Good luck.

ToffeeCake1 · 19/06/2017 06:40

Thank you!

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Crumbs1 · 19/06/2017 07:11

The pre termination consultation takes 15 minutes and is very formulaic. They will ask but won't be bothered about the answer. They will also always insist on seeing you without boyfriend for at least part of consultation. You could mention it then but they won't be particularly interested.
They will offer long acting contraception and it sounds like you should accept the offer - they'll push it quite hard as they get paid more for supplying it.

ToffeeCake1 · 19/06/2017 07:22

I'm not too fussed about then knowing it's just something I really don't want to talk about, especially not with him there! And I am on the pill and have been for about 3 years now

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mayhew · 19/06/2017 11:40

The miscarriage is not a big deal in your case unless
: you required surgery to complete it
: it was after 12 weeks
: there were complications

paap1975 · 19/06/2017 11:44

I really wouldn't lie to a medical professional. There are reasons they need to ask the questions they do.
If you think your relationship is going to last, then you're going to have to tell your partner at some point. If you think it isn't, then your partner may not be the right person to take with you.

ToffeeCake1 · 19/06/2017 13:20

I never said I would lie? I will happily tell them I've had one however I don't want my partner in the room when it's discussed. He already knows about it however the way I got pregnant that time is a very touchy and personal subject that angers him and upsets me.
And thank you Mayhew!

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paap1975 · 19/06/2017 13:57

Sorry, I didn't mean to imply you would lie, but others seemed to be saying it would be OK for you to hide the information. I'm also sorry this topic is upsetting for you. I hope you will find all the support you need at this tough time

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