I am almost 7 months pregnant can i still get an abortion? If not in the US what country?

Question

i feel terrible. The doctor says my baby might have down syndrome. After that I never had prenatal care. he might come out abnormal and i dont want to make him suffer in this world. I dont mind watching over his special needs but i don't want him going through so much in this world. I have a lot of thinking to do.. i'm trying to decide what is right for him. I wanted him from the start.. and I still do.. that is why I waited this long.. but I didn't think about him and how he will suffer. I am an awful mother for bringing him along all this time thinking about raising him.. when he will suffer and i never thought about him. he is better off in heaven.

Answer 1

I don't understand why this question is being asked in the pregnancy forum?

We are mothers who consider it a blessing to be pregnant, and are committed to nurturing the new life inside of us. Yes, pregnancy is difficult and can be an "inconvenience" but klling an innocent child is not the answer.

Please reconsider your choice! You will regret it for the rest of your life. Choose adoption and make a childless couple happy.

Answer 2

I seriously think this person is asking this question in this forum to get a rise out of all the lovely people here trying to have babies, and really if not then they are seriously ignorant and people like should not procreate
Anywho......... NO state will grant a 7 month abortion, have it take it to a safe drop sew up your va-J-J and forget you ever had a baby

OK so might does not mean definately some times dr's are wrong, my nephew was born with CP in a wheelchair has to use sign language and the whole nine can i tell you he is the happiest kid in freaking world ....
They don't know they have problems unless you make them a problem
I think you will need to buck up there is always a down side to an up, but remember ther is an upside to the down
Down Syndrome children can grow up to be productive citizens in this world
they can go to school, get jobs and be productive
Watch the movie the othe sister with diane keaton and Juliet lewis she has mental retardation, but she is able to live her life albiet a simple life but none the less a life with her husband
or what about the tv show life goes on ? and yes I know it is just a movie, but the fact remains that you can't discount someone ( especially your own child) for having a deformity or a handicap
Have it, love it and life your life trying to do right by your child and let him/her live the best possible life that he/she can

Answer 3

Many have said that a baby is a gift. To me, my children were a gift, but unfortunatley to some, a baby is not a gift. This is a ugly fact of life. I believe that most countries are socially advanced enough that a termination of a 7 month old baby, (not a fetus anymore) is illegal. Your only option at this point is to put the baby up for adoption. I am sure if you contacted an adoption facility or lawyer, that you could begin to make arrangements for this to happen. Making these plans now, will undoubtedly assure you a better situation from now until you deliver. Any adoptive couple will most certainly make arrangements for you to be more comfortable and will be supportive of you for the duration of your pregnancy. This means they would probably pay for your expenses and you may just walk away knowing that your child will have agood life, and that you are responsible for that. You may also walk away with financial compensation for your sacrafice. It's a win win situation for all concerned. I don't know you circumstances and I am not here to judge.

I believe deep down you want to do what is right, and that you are feeling overwhelmed, possibly ashamed or guilty for your situation. Trust me when I tell you that there are many people who understand and want to help. Please contact a medical facility or state agency and get the adoptive process going. If you scour your local paper you will find ads from couples who desperately want a child, and you are obviously desperate for a solution, this works out for you both.

Reflect carefully and put any selfish reasons aside. You have been pregnant for 7 months, you are nearing the completion, and will have no problem finding a couple to love and nurture your baby. I know you will do the right thing.

Answer 4

I don't know if this will help or not, but here goes. My sister was told to have an abortion because her baby was going to have severe spina bifida, all her tests to the fact were positive. They told her IF it lived, it would be severly mentally and physically handicapped. My sister who wanted a baby was very upset to say the least, but after several days decided to put it in god's hands and let what ever happen happen,she knew god would get her through it some how. 5 months later my neice was born, perfectly healthy, and is 9 years old now, with nothing wrong with her.If she had aborted, she would have never known that the doctors was wrong. This may or may not be your case, but I hope it gives you some hope, if you do want this baby. You are way to far along to abort in any country, so if you do decide you can't keep it, give it up for adoption, someone will love it. God bless.

Answer 5

I do believe it is to late for an abortion in any country.. At 7 months your baby is viable and if born now has a high chance of survival.. What you really need to take into consideration is testing that is done to determine any birthdefects have been proven to be wrong which in some cases leads to the abortion of a healthy fetus.. If you really want this baby and you are willing to care for a special needs child then why even think of abortion? If you are uncertain about being able to cope with the added pressure of a child like this then look into a special needs adoption.. The only person that is going to suffer as you put it is going to be you with this kind of thinking.. I went to school with a boy that had downs and believe it or not he was one of the smartest in the class.. He just didnt look like the other kids.. He graduated top of the class and is now in college. Downs children can live a happy life if they are tought that being different is a good thing, and not to take in what others say.. Best of Luck. I do hope you dont do anything to abort this pregnancy. Just to add in this is exactly why my husband and I decided against any testing or screening for any birthdefects.. Either way we are going to care and love for our child..

Answer 6

ABORTION IS NOT THE ANSWER!!

You said the doctor said the baby MIGHT have down syndrome..so, neither of you know for sure. You said you still want the baby, so, do your research..prepare yourself for the task at hand. Get to know what things are available for special needs children.
My cousin recently passed away from Rett Syndrome. It is simular to down syndrome in some ways, but, she couldn't talk, walk, or control her muscles. I can't even begin to tell you what an inspiration that girl was for everyone. She inspired all around her to love and accept no matter what. So, I think having a special needs child is a true blessing. You will see. If you still don't know, please just put the angel up for adoption. You won't be able to forget for forgive yourself if you do otherwise......

Answer 7

Why would a child with down syndrome suffer? They are some of the happiest children I've ever met. So friendly, loving, caring. They don't suffer - they're blessed with such innocence!

And your child MIGHT have down syndrome? Why contemplate abortion on a possibility? Many times those tests aren't accurate, and I'm assuming you didn't get amniocetis, otherwise you wouldn't be saying MIGHT. Talk to your doctor, get a test, and as others have said, adoption isn't a bad choice. Adoption shouldn't be associated with such guilt.

It's normal to be 'freaked out' during pregnancy, especially about the health of your baby. Please talk to your doctor (or counselor) about your concerns. They can help you through this.

Good luck!

Answer 8

I don't think you should get one now since you are already 7 months along. Like someone else said, have the baby and put it up for adoption. At this point you would have to have a partial birth abortion probably. It's where they put you into labor and push the baby half way out. Then they stick something into the baby's spine and kill them. It's painful for you and the baby. But here is a website that has some info on abortions.

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/abortion/article_em.htm ~ Genreal info on abortions.

http://www.abortionfacts.com/online_books/love_them_both/why_cant_we_love_them_both_18.asp#partial%20birth%20abortion ~ Here's a website about partial birth abortions.

Just do your baby a favor and educate yourself about what you are thinking of doing and figure out what other options you have beside abortion. Good luck.

Answer 9

NO. Hang in there and choose adoption if you don't want the baby!! That child IS able to survive if you were to have them now!!!! Trust me the guilt you would endure with abortion is much worse than 2-3 more months of you being uncomfortable. Just be strong and have faith in yourself. You can do this. No one will judge you if you choose adoption. That is a very admirable thing to do and very very giving for the baby and many people who can't have children. You will be ok.

Answer 10

Why exactly would you want to abort your child JUST because it had DS?
That has got to be the most awful thing I have ever heard. I too opted to NOT have any of my children tested for DS when I was pregnant because I could have cared less if they had it or not. What if YOU had DS? What if your brothers or sisters had DS? What would you do with out them?
This is really sad and I hate to say it but your about to make alot of people on here very angry!