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Julie was expecting her first daughter and felt well through most of the pregnancy. But once she had passed her due date she started to feel unwell had headaches, distorted vision and high blood pressure. She developed pre-eclampsia and doctors performed an emergency caesarean.
Julie is a research and performance manager for a local authority. She is married with one daughter. White British.
Kate's pregnancy had gone very smoothly until she reached 36 weeks. She developed pains which she thought were indigestion, but soon became more severe. She had high blood pressure and doctors soon diagnosed HELLP syndrome. Her son was born by emergency caesarean and was fine although small.
Kate is a teacher. This was her first pregnancy. She lives with her partner and son. White British.
All went well during Samantha's pregnancy, until a check at 24 weeks showed her blood pressure was very high. At 28 weeks she was admitted to hospital for checks. Samantha's blood pressure continued to rise. Doctors decided to perform an emergency caesarean. Her daughter was born at 29 weeks and spent 7 weeks in hospital.
Samantha is a pensions consultant. She is married with one daughter. White British.
At a GP appointment at 32 weeks check it was discovered that Michael's partner (Helen - Interview10) had high blood pressure. Her blood pressure was monitored over 5 days, then HELLP syndrome diagnosed. Their son was delivered by emergency caesarean and spent 3 weeks in the neo-natal unit.
Michael is a website manager. He and his partner were expecting their first child. White Australian.
Helen had a very straightforward pregnancy. However, at her 32 week GP appointment her blood pressure was found to be high. Her blood pressure was monitored over 5 days, then HELLP syndrome diagnosed. Her son was delivered by emergency caesarean and spent 3 weeks in the neo-natal unit.
Helen is a physiotherapist. She has one son and lives with her partner. This was her first pregnancy. White Australian.
