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Telling boyfriend before abortion

106 replies

Grghf · 29/04/2026 22:26

I screwed up the contraception. We've been together a year long distance (seeing each other twice a month). Supposed to be moving in together in 2 months time.
Ive made an appointment for a medical abortion but I want to tell him first. I just feel sad like somethings changed. I wonder if he will see me differently now. Im scared to get the abortion.

OP posts:
LouiseMadetheBestBroccoliPasta · 01/05/2026 21:56

Batties · 01/05/2026 21:42

There is nothing “staggering” about telling a woman it’s up to her what she does with her own body and that nobody else has a right to a say.

If you genuinely find what I’ve said staggering, you must lead a very sheltered life or you’re resorting to hyperbole to try and shut down a discussion

Agree. This is about OP's body. He has no say here. His say with regard to having future offspring ended when he decided to ejaculate.

rockstarshoes · 02/05/2026 11:02

Grghf · 01/05/2026 12:28

Yep and thats what I did this morning however everything ive read says that at 7 days late, by this stage I should now have those hormone levels very blatantly irrespective of time of day if pregnant

OP if you’re seeing him today I would bring him up date, even if you don’t have a positive test use it to initiate a serious discussion about it.
He might be disappointed you aren’t pregnant, he might not be, if you are then maybe it’s the time to tell him how you feel.

Grghf · 02/05/2026 15:59

I told him last night. He was really comforting and supportive and we had a serious chat. We are now just going to get on with our weekend and have a nice time together and then have another chat on Monday.

OP posts:
XMissPlacedX · 03/05/2026 09:39

Thanks for the update OP, I’m pleased you have told him and he was supportive.

Catza · 03/05/2026 10:07

Elanol · 30/04/2026 06:11

You'll bleed for weeks after and may have some very strong emotions to deal with. You'll have to hide all this from him. Abortion isn't a quick in and out, all done and forgotten job like people think it is I'm afraid.

And you may not. I bled for a day, had zero regrets and no strong emotions about the entire event six years later. It was very much a quick in and out.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 03/05/2026 10:44

Grghf · 02/05/2026 15:59

I told him last night. He was really comforting and supportive and we had a serious chat. We are now just going to get on with our weekend and have a nice time together and then have another chat on Monday.

That’s good.

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