Surgical abortion

[Kaybayx]

Hey ladies, I'm just posting this question in the hope someone knows the answer as I am abit worried. So I have a 1 year old and I'm currently 15 weeks pregnant however after much, much, much deliberating and talking with my partner we have decided that right now the best decision is to have a termination. Please don't judge (there's alot of reasons why we've reluctantly choose this decision) however because of my health conditions I have to get a surgical abortion but the thing is I suffer from white coat syndrome which is basically where your blood pressure shots up really high when in a doctor/hospital setting and I'm just concerned that they will make me stay overnight after the abortion due to my blood pressure (which is perfect and in range at home) because I have absolutely nobody to mind my 1 year old overnight. Can they make me stay overnight if I have nobody to mind my baby? (My parents are away atm and my partner works away) there is noone else to mind him. I'm just worried about that bit. Thank you in advance :)

No. They can’t make you do anything. They can strongly advise you stay in. It’s not a prison. You can go home!
They may make you sign some paperwork to say you discharged against medical advice. All that means is that it covers them legally and shows they wanted you to stay in, they advised you of the same but you chose yourself to go home.

If you have any issues or problems you can absolutely go back. It doesn’t stop you seeking further treatment.

However, complications are always a risk. It still might be worth making at least a plan B for someone to have your 1 year old overnight in case something else occurs where you really don’t feel able to go home.

They can't force you to stay.

I would try and arrange some help with your child if you can though. I've been through a miscarriage at 12 weeks which was pretty horrendous and I was alone with 1 year old as dh works away too. I managed but it was really hard and if I'd known it was coming I would have arranged some help.

When I said my parents are away I meant my mum and her husband so I will be staying with my dad as you need a adult to stay with you for 24 hours after but due to his age and health he can't have the baby overnight on his own. So I'll be staying with my dad for the night or 2.