I am worried about my stepson's girlfriend. She is a teen and is in her first trimester. I have been told she is drinking Vodka and not eating and doing other things harmful because she says she want's the baby to die. Her mother is very nieve so that doesn't help the situation any. Her father forbids her to have an abortion.
Who do I turn to or tell so she can be talked to? She is really timid and shy. He has tried talking to her and is very worried about the health of this baby. Even though she is carrying it, he is the father and has rights too. Apparently she is on pshycological medication which the OBGYN told her to quite taking.
Can we have her committed somewhere where she can be supervised until the birth of the baby? We are going to help him file for full custody next week of this unborn child, but what can we do to keep her from harming this fetus.
2007-03-19 16:03:11 · 8 answers · asked by Tell It Like It Is! 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
next time you hear of drinking (at the time of consumption) call the police and report underage alcohol use. They will arrest her and place her on pretrial condition of release which usually gives random drug and alcohol testing and then hopefully she will be put on probation which also gives drug and alcohol testing
2007-03-19 16:09:21 · answer #1 · answered by hollilynn 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You could probably get her for child abuse. Document everything you can about her actions, take pictures, etc... I don't know exactly how it works, but I would discuss it with the lawyer you will be filing for custody with. It sounds like she could use some therapy as well. Just because she doesn't want the baby doesn't mean she has the right to hurt it...especially when your step-son is willing to care for the child. I wish you the best of luck with everything and pray that your step-son is given a healthy baby.
2007-03-19 23:11:42 · answer #2 · answered by Mia1385 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she doesn't want the baby she has the right to choose. It is her body, her psychological well being at stake. I think everyone involved should be supportive of what she's going through. She needs to talk to someone who can help her through this. To let her know how dangerous her behavior is to herself. If she doesn't succeed in killing the fetus, she could be damaging its growth and development. I think the adults in this situation should be less self absorbed in their beliefs. If she chooses to abort and give that baby's soul back to God, she will have learned from the experience He's providing her and be at peace. Your stepson can learn from this and move on. He will have a family someday, with a woman who wants children. Instead of having a child with a sour history from the beginning, something I'm sure the family will be whispering about forever. The whole family should take her to a clinic to talk to a doctor.
2007-03-19 23:39:03 · answer #3 · answered by jeni 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I work in public safety and this is something I have discussed with a concerned adult of a pregnant teen in the past. I would check with your local mental health hospital and see what services they can offer you. Sounds like she needs a new ob-gyn too, while they prefer you don't take psychiatric meds while pregnant, if you are on them pre-pregnancy they can be relatively safer. I know a pregnant woman who is taking lexapro for anxiety and her doctor is supportive of it. What's more risky...the meds? Or the baby's health from a self-destructive mother? If worse comes to worse, CPS needs to be involved. The baby is in danger
2007-03-19 23:08:56 · answer #4 · answered by shellg 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe you can do something with child services. What she is doing is more than abuse to herself, it is abuse to the baby. I don't if you can commit her as it is against her will and she might be able check herself out. I hope all goes well and be glad your stepson is stepping up to be a man and raise a baby.
2007-03-19 23:10:03 · answer #5 · answered by chapel_bluff 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to get in touch with the Dr. and talk with him/her and let them know how you are felling as far as the satfyt of your grandchild. (step grandchild) . If you dont fell that would work call CPS. You can look online and find a number to call. You can also call the local police becouse it is undanging a child. Good luck to you and best of luck.
2007-03-19 23:16:18 · answer #6 · answered by MM 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should contact your local child protecive services and ask what can be done. Depending on the laws of your state, they may commit her to hospital care for the duration of the pregnancy.
2007-03-19 23:09:01 · answer #7 · answered by Mommy-of-Twins 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
try to talk to her and get a lawyer so that you can see what options you have in this area....im sorry that ya'll have to go through this hope she stops being a selfish biotch and does whats right for the baby
2007-03-19 23:10:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋