she was taking several milligrams of Xanax daily and the doctor said she couldn't get off of it immediately without it causing seizures, and the pharmacist and doctor both assured her that the baby would most likely have birth defects because of the amount of Xanax. If it were you, would you abort, or would you have the baby, knowing that your Xanax use would most likely cause it not to have a good life? Why or why not?
No theories here. What would you *really* do (or recommend to your partner)?
2006-07-11 06:07:12 · 7 answers · asked by mizchulita 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Thats a tough one. I dont believe that abortion should be banned for health of mother or fetus, so I would hope if I so decided that I would be able to hae one safley. That said,
10 years ago I would have said I'd quit the Xanax and suffer through, or take the Xanax and hope my baby was okay. But now, I have 4 children, I am a single mom so they need me, and I couldnt take that risk, them losing me, or burdening my children who I hae now with it, nor would I want to damage a baby, severly affect its life because of my own choices, so I MAY abort, but I cant honestly say what Id do for sure, it hasnt happened yet.
2006-07-11 06:13:26 · answer #1 · answered by sweetie_baby 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are irresponsible! The pill is not a 100% effective way of preventing pregnancy. You are taking a drug that will most likely lead to birth defects and you get pregnant... It is also possible that the Xanax countered the effects of the pill... Have you ever heard of the Rhythm Method? It works... If you know what you are doing and are 'Responsible'.
You have two choices... Have an abortion and live with the guilt of having had an abortion but knowing that you ended the life of a fetus that most likely would have been born with birth defects... or bring the child to term. The baby may be happy, healthy and be able to live a normal life. Of course, if the child is born with birth defects you will have to dedicate your life to caring for this child knowing that your actions created your situation...
2006-07-11 13:26:06 · answer #2 · answered by Todd Maz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although i'm against abortion as a form of contrceptive, if it would cause health issues to the baby or the mother, then abortion would be a choice, that's figuring all other choices have been discussed and none are helpful. In this case i would not look down on an abortion but then again the child might be deformed but still have normal brain functions so i'm not sure.
2006-07-11 13:12:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it's a question left unanswered. However, I would abort the baby to give it peace of not having to live with so many disabilities. I look at disabled people and feel sorry for them, many were kids my age or my sisters' that died before they even "finished" school. Some of them go through pain everyday and I don't see why their parents could do that to them. If they loved them, which they do, they would have done something that wouldn't have led them to a live time of torment, teasing, and torture.
2006-07-12 02:15:26 · answer #4 · answered by Bubbles 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speaking as a care giver for a special needs child. She is worth it!!. Life is sacred. If her mom had not had the courage to go ahead and have her baby, knowing that the baby is special needs I would not nor would she experience the total love and joy that that girl brings.
Yes it is hard work but to be void of her in our lives would would bring a terrible emptiness.
So Yes I would have the baby and love it dearly!!!!!
2006-07-11 13:20:12 · answer #5 · answered by Laurie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it would be a hard thing to do but i would abort cause the pills can hurt the baby and if i get off the pill then i could hurt myself and the baby
2006-07-11 13:12:41 · answer #6 · answered by ej109163 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God wants every child to be born. Many children that have birth defects have happy lives. Who should decide they shouldn't get that chance?
2006-07-11 13:11:14 · answer #7 · answered by Swordsman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋