Ciara
After the birth of her first daughter, Ciara had severe pain in her abdomen and developed septicaemia. She was on antibiotics for several weeks.
Ciara is a qualified barrister, married with two daughters (age 6 months and 2 ‘). White British.
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Anna
Anna delivered her second child in hospital and was discharged home. She soon felt unwell and developed septicaemia very quickly. She was admitted to intensive care and had to have a hysterectomy.
Anna lives with her partner and two sons. White British..
Hannah
Hannah had an emergency caesarean section with her first child, who was five. She needed an emergency c-section to deliver her second child. Complications, including a uterine rupture, lead to a haemorrhage and surgery. She spent several days in ITU and HDU before being reunited with her baby.
Hannah, a 34 year old editor, is married with two children. White British.
Simon
Simon's wife needed an emergency caesarean to deliver their baby (her second). She developed complications, including a uterine rupture, which lead to a haemorrhage and surgery. His wife spent several days in intensive care and a high dependency unit.
Simon, a 35 year old marketing manager, is married with one daughter. White British.
Lisa
Lisa's was a high risk pregnancy due to osteogenisis imperfecta and symphysis pubis dysfunction. After a long labour her baby was born safely, but she then started to haemorrhage. Doctors were unable to stop the bleeding and performed an emergency hysterectomy to save Lisa's life.
Lisa, a 35 year old instrument maker, with one child. She lived with her partner. White British.
John
John's partner (Lisa - Interview 03) had a high-risk pregnancy. After a long labour, their baby daughter was born safely, but Lisa then haemorrhaged. Doctors were unable to stop the bleeding and had to perform an emergency hysterectomy to save her life.
John, a postal worker, has one daughter with his partner. White British.
Alison
Alison had a very straightforward pregnancy with her first child. She had an emergency caesarean, and her son was born healthy and strong. However, Alison haemorrhaged as her uterus refused to contract. The doctors were forced to perform a hysterectomy to save Alison's life.
Alison is an accountant, married with one son. White British.
Joanna
Joanna's first daughter was delivered by caesarean and she was told she could try a vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC). She went into labour at home, 9 days overdue. She had a uterine rupture which was undiscovered. Her baby died in utero and was delivered during surgery to stop the haemorrhage.
Joanna is a medical sales representative, married with one daughter. This was her second pregnancy. White British.
Jo
Jo was expecting her first child. Three weeks before her due date she started to bleed and called an ambulance. She had suffered a placental abruption. On arrival at hospital she had an emergency caesarian to deliver her son.
Jo is a teacher, married with two children. White British.
Rob
At 32 weeks through her third pregnancy, Rob's wife was diagnosed with placenta praevia and was hospitalized for the rest of her pregnancy. During a planned caesarean Rob's wife haemorrhaged and doctors performed a hysterectomy to save her life. Their baby was taken into special care.
Rob is now a house-husband, and lives with his wife and three daughters. White British.