AMBIVALENCE ABOUT PREGNANCY – DIFFICULT DECISION
The particular woman’s circumstances, her support network and her own coping mechanisms and ethical framework will influence her decision as to how to proceed with any particular pregnancy.
For some women the factors can be equally balanced, making a decision very difficult.
Mrs C. is a married woman in her late 30s. Her existing children are growing up a little, she enjoys her independence and plans further education for herself. Although she has always liked the idea of another child, this pregnancy was unplanned (she has an IUCD). She loves babies but also values her newly found independence.
Whatever this woman decides will involve loss, either of a baby or of independence and education. Her age means she feels that another opportunity for a baby or for college may not come along. So this to her is a once-and-for-all decision. In the clinic she was initially very angry and critical of the staff. When this was pointed out to her she could see that she was angry at being pregnant and being placed in this position, and critical of herself for even considering abortion when she had a husband and a home.
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