I left my abusive ex a couple of weeks ago and found out this week that I am pregnant with his child. He was never violent towards me (not that it makes it much better), but was manipulative, controlling and messed with my head. I have told him I am pregnant and he seems pretty happy about it as it would be our first child. I'm not certain he can change and have no intention of moving back to live with him or even get back together, but I am worried he will use this baby as a way of controlling me.
When the baby comes could he request to have the child 50% of the time? Would he be able to take the baby for that long when I plan to breastfeed? I'm worried I now need to stay with him so he doesn't get to take the baby away from me.