Shelley - Interview 17

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In her first pregnancy in 2001, Shelley developed severe preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome (Haemolytic anaemia, Elevated Liver enzymes and Low Platelet count). As a result she also experienced placental abruption and lost her first baby. In her second pregnancy she had moved to another part of the country and was referred to a specialist unit for high risk pregnancies so she could be monitored closely for signs of preeclampsia. Unfortunately she developed different complications and also lost the second baby. However, the quality of care they had received at the unit was so good that she and her husband decided they would try again, knowing that the unit would be there for them. She feels if the unit hadn’t been there, they would probably not have had the confidence to try again. She now has 2 healthy children, born in 2006 and 2010.
Shelley thought the information was 'open, honest and transparent'.

Shelley thought the information was 'open, honest and transparent'.
Shelley took part because she was so grateful for the care received during her pregnancy. She did...

Shelley took part because she was so grateful for the care received during her pregnancy. She did...
Shelley has taken part in research about high risk pregnancy as a way of saying thank you for...

Shelley has taken part in research about high risk pregnancy as a way of saying thank you for...
Shelley thinks donating blood and blood samples for research is like giving a gift, but is not so...

Shelley thinks donating blood and blood samples for research is like giving a gift, but is not so...
Shelley doesn't really agree with animal research, but says you have to weigh up the pros and...

Shelley doesn't really agree with animal research, but says you have to weigh up the pros and...
Shelley explains that as the media often don't put stories into context, they can have a...

Shelley explains that as the media often don't put stories into context, they can have a...
Shelley said that finding out the study results was not an important factor in her decision to...

Shelley said that finding out the study results was not an important factor in her decision to...
The research midwives always treated Shelley 'professionally, with a personal touch'.
