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[33F]

Hi,

I've recently found out I'm pregnant, and whilst I was really happy it's all I've ever wanted I'm panicking about birth and the potential risks with this. Worried about dying during childbirth, my partner is on board and is happy he has two children from a previous who are M/16 and M/18 this year. I'm 33 and I know I'm getting older but I still don't feel ready but not sure I ever will. 4 years ago I fell pregnant and my partner reacted badly and I was still feeling like this so I had a medical termination. I'm due to go to the GP this evening to confirm the pregnancy I'm roughly 4 weeks along. But still in two minds about this. I've booked a phone call with Marie stopp which is on the 29th April but I'm really torn in two with this.

Has anyone got any advice?

TIA - Thank you in advance.

xx

Well, I guess the main thing is that if you want kids then I'd keep the pregnancy and get counselling for your fears. Finding out you're pregnant is overwhelming even when planned and with no prior worries, so I'd try and let those feelings settle a bit. If you want this baby, and your partner is on board, just take it one day at a time and make lifestyle changes if necessary to reduce your risk.