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Abortion decision

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MumToTedd · 10/08/2023 20:22

I am nearly 16 weeks and had booked an appointment for an abortion before. I couldn't go through with it. Well circumstances have changed and my mental health is on a rapid decline, i am waiting to hear back about therapy but the issues are mainly due to being really ill and struggling with the pregnancy. I have a son with someone else already and suffered bad postpartum after his birth so it's highly likely i would again.
As much as id love this baby i don't think its right to go through with it. My partner left me and is being really difficult saying he's taking me to court straight away once its born etc. I am starting college in September so that is just going to cause problems and i just know its going to cause more problems than i can think of benefits. Im considering the abortion so i'm not tied to this man who causes me regular panic attacks and so that i can continue with my studies and goals like i had planned. Im struggling so much to come to an actual decision though because i feel selfish etc but my mental issues now are having affect on my son that is already here.

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Destiny2021 · 10/10/2023 01:35

Hey, so sorry to hear
Hope all okay with you?

Can PM if you want to talk.

SnowySpa · 13/10/2023 03:36

So sorry for all the complications you're dealing with, MumToTedd. What does your partner want to take you to court for? If you're not sure that aborting is what you want to do, you could talk to a doctor about medications you could try for the postpartum depression, I've heard some good things. Hope you can find a way forward that brings you peace.

ouiouiouioui · 16/10/2023 23:14

Can you make contact with your midwife and ask to be referred to perintal? Even if you do decide to keep the baby they can help your mental health.

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