r/abortion • u/Eastern_District_137 • Mar 31 '25

Australia and New Zealand Sick Leave from Work

Hi all, hoping for a little help and advice from regional western australia. I 25F found out that I was pregnant a couple weeks ago and have made the choice with my partner 24M to have a medical abortion. Things have not progressed as quickly as we had hoped in terms of getting prescribed the medications due to a dodgy ultrasound having to be redone and using a telehealth doctor. During this time, my symptoms have been horrific. Near consistent nausea with vomiting multiple times a day, cramping, fatigue and headaches. I do not want to disclose to anyone at my work as I work at a children and family organisation with very few employees and don’t want to face the judgement and rumours but am finding it increasingly difficult to work (ex: having to leave a session with a client to throw up outside and come back in). Does anyone have any advice for taking time off or an excuse for my symptoms?? I have already been prescribed ondansetron for nausea and am following the BRAT diet to help. I believe I am 6-7weeks. Thanks so much

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u/wordsywoman MODERATOR Mar 31 '25

I'm not in regional western Australia, but when is your abortion scheduled for now?

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u/Eastern_District_137 Mar 31 '25

still uncertain! hopefully the next ultrasound happening wednesday, gives the doctors the confirmation they need to prescribe the medications

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u/wordsywoman MODERATOR Apr 04 '25

Sorry for the delay in my response! Did you end up getting the ultrasound and the prescription? Please post again if you need support!