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I told her how sorry I was and that I loved her and did not want her to suffer. I would rather suffer every day for the rest of my life than to allow her to suffer one moment in life.

~Mom of an Angel

Everything was going great. As already having two "normal" pregnancies under my belt, I felt confident. I knew there was always that chance of hearing bad news but I said "no, not me, not our baby."

~A Heartbroken Mother

We felt that if our daughter had been in a car accident and was on life support with the same internal injuries, we would not keep her on life support and let her suffer. This child deserved the same dignity."

~ A grieving mom

I initially thought I would "be brave" and continue my pregnancy. But I came to realize that ultimately it wasn't about how strong I could be, how deeply I wanted this baby or what important lessons he could teach me. It was about what he would experience in his short life. Given his diagnosis, he would have known only suffering. As his mother, I couldn't allow that to happen.

~ A mother at peace

It was our ignorance for believing that all pregnancies led to a healthy baby. It was my arrogance for believing that since I had the best medical care, took prenatal vitamins even before and during my pregnancy, never took drugs, never smoked cigarettes and drank about half a glass of wine a year, that our baby would be safe.

~A bereaved mother

A mother will stop at nothing, including her own hurt, both mentally and physically, to protect her child.

~Brokenhearted Mother


Severe Clinical Depression

Diagnosis: Severe Clinical Depression

By Jennifer

I had to make a heart breaking choice October 30, 2003. I was diagnosed with severe clinical depression at the first few weeks of my pregnancy. I kept trying to hang in there for several more weeks. I became sicker and sicker.

The amount of medicine I would need to take was not safe in pregnancy. I had suicidal thoughts, and had lost 20 pounds and I was 9 weeks along. My doctor, my husband, and I made a very hard decision. It felt selfish, but in order to save myself I had to terminate my pregnancy. I now know that it was my only choice, because without my health I cannot take care of anyone.

It has taken me a year to recover my episode of depression. I would like to hear from women who had to terminate a pregnancy for their wellbeing.

It takes so much courage for women to share their stories. Thanks for listening to mine.


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