Summary
A pregnant woman named Vanessa Stamatopoulos experienced severe sickness due to a condition called hyperemesis gravidarum. Unable to manage her health or care for her existing children, she decided to terminate her pregnancy. This decision was especially difficult because it meant choosing her health and existing family over continuing the pregnancy.
Key Facts
- Vanessa Stamatopoulos suffered from hyperemesis gravidarum, which caused severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.
- Hyperemesis gravidarum is more extreme than typical morning sickness and can be life-threatening for both the mother and fetus.
- Stamatopoulos was treated with various medications but they did not alleviate her symptoms.
- She lost 17 pounds in one week due to her inability to eat or drink.
- Seeing the fear in her children's eyes influenced her decision to terminate the pregnancy.
- The condition forced her to make a hard choice between her health and continuing the pregnancy.
- She decided to terminate the pregnancy at 9 weeks and 2 days because of her severe illness and the need to care for her existing children.
