I'm totally against abortion, and this question doesn't refer to me... Just FYI.
I am curious, though, about how a mother could handle going through a pregnancy to deliver a baby who may die within the first year, or be born a parapelegic, or some of the other more severe birth defects out there.
I know that my question sounds terrible, but I've had friends who have terminated pregnancies late for this same reason... I'm pregnant right now, and I don't think that I could do that.
2006-11-30 13:52:56 · 17 answers · asked by <3 The Pest <3 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
My doctors have suggested to me doing the tests that will determine if my growing child has birth defects. I declined those tests as a birth defect would not in anyway determine whether I keep my baby or not. I am adamantly pro choice, but have never had an abortion, nor would I ever.
2006-11-30 13:56:39 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Every woman's situation is different. I know that as a single mother, a full-time student, full-time employee, and a Navy reservist, there is no way that I could physically or emotionally handle a special needs child. I would have the abortion, although it would be a heart-wrenching decision for me that would kill me a little bit inside.
It really depends on how much support the woman has in her life and if she could handle the problems that come about. From a logical perspective, there are over 600 million children in the United States foster care system. Most of the children who DO get adopted are newborn white babies. Many children will spend thier entire youth life in foster care without the possibility of being adopted. The chances of someone going through the adoption process for a child with a very unlikely survival rate is next to nothing.
2006-11-30 15:55:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was told that my daughter would be born with severe birth defects and that I should consider an abortion- I could'nt do that, even being a single mom I knew that I was given this little girl as a gift - what ever may of happened - anyway it was a tough pregnancy with all the drama in my head ect.... but she was born , Perfect I might ad- and healthy and all my stress was for nothing, I am so glad that I stuck to my truth and didn't let anyone talk me into something that I would have regretted. Today 9 years later she's just as beautiful as the day she was born.
2006-11-30 14:04:15 · answer #3 · answered by ddegraw2001 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well if i was pregnant and knew my baby was going to have defects i would still continue the birth and love the baby just as much as i love my daughter. I wouldn't love any less. I'd still bring this baby into the world and give him a chance. Even if they were born with defects there is so many treatments out there that they could be cured of whatever they might have. I am totaly against abortion no matter what happened to conceive the baby. The child didn't do anything wrong he's just an innocent human being he just can't be heard and he trusts his mommy to do what's right for him.
God will be the judge for people who have had abortions.
ps. CF_ I'm not judging I'm letting GOD be the judge
2006-11-30 13:58:45 · answer #4 · answered by Samantha M 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would not for a defect that can be treated or managed and the child can still have a good life.
The types of defects that would have me consider abortion are those that will result in the child's death or prevent the child from ever achieving an acceptable and meaningful quality of life.
2016-09-23 11:28:44 · answer #5 · answered by SABRINA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm with you on that!
When I was about 5 months pregnant with my first child, the doctors asked me and my husband if we wanted to take a test that determines if our child was going to have any birth defects. As a soon to be mother for the first time, I was terrified that a test before he was born would determine the "fate" of my son. There was a side to me that wanted to take it just to have a "heads up", and the other side of me thought if there was going to be something wrong with my son, it was going to be even if I didn't take the test. No matter what I was going to love my son unconditionally. To me there was no since in stressing out before he was born about any birth defects that he might have.
My son is now 2 months old and as healthy as can be. I thank God everyday that he wasn't born with any defects, but if he was, I would love him the same.
Best of luck with your baby!
2006-11-30 14:07:32 · answer #6 · answered by mammaoflilguy 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
well i am totally against abortion too. But if it was in that situation with alot of birth defects. well its another thing cause the baby might die in an early age which no one wants and I think i would go for an abortion because i would get attached to it. and cry even more and I would try again but later. thats what i would do. but who knows if i was in that situation right now i might say yes to abort or maybe i will say definetly not i am against it
2006-11-30 14:05:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
If I was told my baby would have any defect, I would still keep it. I was pregnant before and was told my son would be severely damaged but I was determined not to abort, or give up for adoption. I'm glad that I didn't. I think any mother would love her child unconditionally.
2006-11-30 13:57:25 · answer #8 · answered by tahanni 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I am against abortion too.I would first of start doing some serouse praying and then go in to deep research about the defects.And i would brace my self for the worst and pray for the best.And good luck with the new baby!!!
2006-11-30 13:57:01 · answer #9 · answered by Liddy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would love it no matter what and no matter what physical matters would bring into it. I dont believe in abortions either! This is a baby that didnt ask to be brought in this world. Love it as if it was normal(it is normal).
2006-11-30 14:01:10 · answer #10 · answered by citygirl22_1 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋