The hospital doesn't have any authority to put a man's name on a birth certificate if he's not consenting. If he won't take the DNA test, get a lawyer and file a paternity test to have to courts compel the DNA test.

But before you go through all of this, think seriously about how important it is to have your abusive Ex be a part of your child's life.

Hi Nicolala,

Although you didn't say how old you are, you sound very young, afraid and alone. Please call this number for immediate support for you and your unborn baby.

1-800-799-7233 OR TTY 1-800-787-3224. It is the number to the National Domestic Violence Hotline Center. Please know that you are not along. You can call annoynomusly if you don't feel safe to identify yourself. For a small fee you can take the person who you believe to be the father small claims court and request a DNA be performed. If you fear this will cause him to retaliate againist you for taking such actions, please speak with the a professional counselor at the abusive crises center from the numbers I provided to you above. Please becareful, take care of yourself and your baby. Your first priority right now is to keep yourself and your baby safe and healthy. Keep us posted as to what you decide...WE are ALWAYS here for you...keep in touch. You all are in my prayers.

Faded Rose

thank you so much guys for you help, it helps me see a bit more clearly im 19 and 6months pregnate and yes at the moment this is all new to me seing ive been in a relationship for so long with him it is scary and i do feel alone although im back close to my family its still alot to adjust to and try and forget the past i grew up with having little contact with my father and it hurt me more than anything although it was probably for the best i still didnt understand why he couldnt call us just to say hello and i dnt want that for my child but i will have to keep my child away from him if i cannot trust him to be responsable for the time being im getting out an avo cause i dont feel safe to have him near me or our child but in the futcher maby things will change but at the moment im just scared cause he beleives the child isnt his and i no 100% that it is so if he dosnt sighn it i can take legal action forceing him to have to have it done or can he refuse it??? all i want is for his name to be on there just for my childs sake. thanks verry much guys for your help