Dear Louise: 'Six months ago, I decided to have a termination at four weeks'

"Judging women for an unwanted pregnancy is not only unacceptable, it’s a waste of time"

Louise O'Neill, author. Photograph Moya Nolan

Six months ago, I decided to have a termination at four weeks. It hit me hard when I found out I was pregnant and I went into shock. 

I’m 43 with two beautiful kids, I thought surely my fertility is low now? Surely, I’m heading for menopause, not pregnancy!