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thandiwe P

1 reviews | Active since Jan 2010

13 Jan 2016, 14:35

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On the 22nd of December 2015 i had a booking at Marie stopes for TOP and according to the information on the website once can do a termination of pregnancy up to 20 weeks. It turns out i had miscalculated as i was under the impression that i was between 16-18 weeks but i was 19 weeks and 3 days. Which could have still been terminated.<br> However from the reception where i told the clerk of my last period i was told its late. But she said well goo to the waiting room and get sonar confirmation on your turn. Which i did and when the sonar was done, the nurse said you waited too long, this wont be done here. There are no doctors who perform surgery after 16 weeks at this center and the other doctors have left us in other centers. She then said if you came yesterday we would have sent you to Ghandi square as there is one doctor available ther.<br> My concern is at no point after making the online booking was I called and notified of shortages of doctors at centers. I am now sitting with something i don,t want and am open to all sorts of available options to get rid of it. I wont forget the \counceller"that i spoke to who explained to me that i should accept it ..not knowing my reason for TOP"""

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Marie Stopes South Africa
Marie Stopes South Africa's reply15 Jan 2016, 17:37
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Hello Massfabulous,

Dear Thandiwe,

We are sorry to hear about your current situation and the circumstances surrounding your appointment in December.

Unfortunately the law precludes us from assisting further at this stage of pregnancy. I have responded to your email separately with some resources that I hope will be helpful to you.

Kind regards,
Andrea
Advocacy and Engagement Manager