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leftieNanner

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6. I had two "Geriatric" pregnancies
Tue Apr 13, 2021, 01:31 PM
Apr 2021

That's what they call it when you are over 35. I had amniocentesis with both of them. A woman I knew was horrified because she assumed that if there had been a fetal abnormality discovered, I would automatically have had an abortion.

I calmly explained to her that nobody can know what they will do in that circumstance until they are faced with it. Having the test done just provides you with valuable information. From there each person must make their own choice.

Fortunately, I did not have to make that decision.

But it's nobody's business but the pregnant woman's.

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