Labour ward stories scare me

Dear Obaa Yaa,

I JUST missed my period and I know I am pregnant but I am afraid of the repercussions.

It isn’t that there is no money to take care of the pregnancy, but Obaa Yaa, I have heard about all the things that happen at the labour ward.

I want to abort the pregnancy and be fully prepared before get­ting pregnant again.

I understand it’s a very painful experience and I can’t stand it.

Takyibea,

Eastern Region.

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Dear Takyibea,

YOU have not written your age in the letter so it will be dif­ficult to advise you on proce­dures to take.

You have also not told me whether or not you are married.

If you are above 21 and married, do not go and abort.

Many women have aborted preg­nancies and ended up as barren. Besides, abortion is criminal and you can be prosecuted for it.

If there is money to look after the pregnancy, go ahead and deliv­er the baby.

Those stories you hear of labour pains should not scare or frighten you.

God takes every woman through it and there is nothing to postpone about it. Unless you do not want to have a baby, you must forget the labour ward stories and be hopeful.

The baby will bring you joy and open more doors for you because children are blessings from God.

Don’t listen to any negative news about child birth.