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Question
20 Aug 2007
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Is termination possible at 24 weeks
am 24 weeks pregnant and only found out on Saturday.
I already have 3 kids and cannot afford to have another as I have
Just bought a house and now have a bond to pay.
I am so stressed – I have not told anybody – not even my partner.
I cannot cope emotionally with 3 kids so I definetly do not want another baby.
I have considered abortion as my 1st alternative however I was advised by the
Marie-stopes clinic that this cannot be done.
I was extra careful after my last pregnancy with no contraception
So I cannot understand how this happened. I have had no symptoms
Which is why I did not realize that I could be pregnant until a week ago
When I felt fluttering movements.
All 3 previous pregnancies were the same – I only found out after 20 weeks –
My last I found out when I was 27 weeks.
I am so depressed – I feel suicidal as I REALLY cannot afford another baby.
Please give me some advise on what to do.
I already have 3 kids and cannot afford to have another as I have
Just bought a house and now have a bond to pay.
I am so stressed – I have not told anybody – not even my partner.
I cannot cope emotionally with 3 kids so I definetly do not want another baby.
I have considered abortion as my 1st alternative however I was advised by the
Marie-stopes clinic that this cannot be done.
I was extra careful after my last pregnancy with no contraception
So I cannot understand how this happened. I have had no symptoms
Which is why I did not realize that I could be pregnant until a week ago
When I felt fluttering movements.
All 3 previous pregnancies were the same – I only found out after 20 weeks –
My last I found out when I was 27 weeks.
I am so depressed – I feel suicidal as I REALLY cannot afford another baby.
Please give me some advise on what to do.
GynaeDoc
It is too late for a termination. You could consider adoption. Try discussing the situation with a social worker or counsellor.
Best wishes
Best wishes
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