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Hypoplastic left heart diagnosed after scan and amniocentesis at 25 weeks in second pregnancy. Decided to continue with the pregnancy. Son is now 2.
Children’ 2 (ages 4 and 2), Occupation’ Mother – teacher, Father – accountant, Marital status Living with partner.
Healthy pregnancy after 2 miscarriages; following nuchal scan results they considered amniocentesis and decided against. Baby born healthy, although mother had obstetric cholestasis in late pregnancy.
Children’ First baby, 7.5 months old, Occupation’ Mother – charity worker, Father (age 45 at interview) – researcher for a charity, Marital status Partnered.
Her 3rd pregnancy' 20-week scan detected anomalies - baby's kidneys and stomach couldn't be seen. Specialist scan revealed baby had multiple abnormalities; parents agreed to amniocentesis which confirmed baby's problems were not inherited. Pregnancy ended at 22 weeks by induction. She has since had another baby.
Pregnancy ended in 2002. No of children 3 + [1]. Ages of other children at interview’ 7, 3 and 9 months. Occupation’ Mother – mother, formerly TEFL teacher, Father’ IT...
Her 2nd pregnancy' 20-week scan indicated serious abnormalities. Amniocentesis and scans identified Patau's syndrome. Pregnancy was ended by induction (no feticide at her request) at 24 weeks. Since then she has had another baby.
Pregnancy ended in 1998. No of children 2 + [1]. Ages of other children at interview’ 6, 4. Occupations Mother – nurse, Father – warehouse manager. Marital status married. Ethnic...
Her 1st pregnancy' heavy bleeding in first trimester caused by ovarian haematoma. 20-week scan found insufficient amniotic fluid - possible premature rupture of membranes. Parents advised that baby could have lung damage/ breathing difficulties - uncertain prognosis. Pregnancy ended by induction at 23 weeks. Post mortem indicated that baby's development not affected by rupture of membranes. Twins born since termination.
Pregnancy ended in 2003. No of children’ [1] at time of interview, twins born since interview. Occupations Mother – programme manager, Father – senior change manager. Marital status married. Ethnic...
Her 1st pregnancy' some bleeding and sickness, scan at 7 weeks confirmed pregnancy. 12-week scan normal. Triple test at 19 weeks, found raised AFP levels. 20-week scan identified hole in baby's heart and shortened limbs. Specialist scan found 2 holes in heart and abnormalities in limbs, bowel and brain- sent for amniocentesis. Pregnancy ended by induction at 21 weeks. She has had another baby since termination.
Pregnancy ended in 2000. No. of children at time of interview’ [1] + 1. Age of other child’ 2. Occupations Mother – nurse, Father’ company director. Marital status married. Ethnic...
She has 3 children (1st, 3rd and 4th pregnancies), and ended 1 pregnancy. 2nd pregnancy' everything seemed fine until 20-week scan which found heart defects. Specialist cardiac scan identified hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Pregnancy ended by induction at 21 weeks. Parents agreed to post mortem. Since then she has had two children.
Pregnancy ended in 1999. No. of children at time of interview’ 3 + [1]. Ages of other children’ 7, 4, 3. Occupations Mother – nursery teacher, Father – network manager....
Mother's first pregnancy (father's fourth: he has 3 children from his previous marriage). IVF pregnancy, some bleeding, 8 week dating scan at IVF clinic. At 12-week scan no problems found. At 20-week scan detected choroid plexus cysts (soft markers for Edward's syndrome). Specialist cardiac scan indicated heart defects; sent for amniocentesis. Pregnancy ended at 22 weeks by feticide and induction. They have had another baby since termination.
Pregnancy ended in 2001. No of children at time of interview’ 1 + [1]. Age of other child’ 1. Occupations Mother – mother, Father – chef. Marital status married. Ethnic...
The menopause has not been easy for Annette. Now the mother of a two year-old 'menopause' baby, her experiences of hot flushes, moods and increased weight alongside existing health problems have added to the complexity of her life as a single mother.
Annette is a part-time dinner lady and carer. She is single with four children ranging in age from 2-22. She started the menopause at age 44. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Mother who uses a wheelchair. Antenatal care from a special pregnancy unit because of her condition. Emergency caesarean. Serious complications following a mistake in managing her medication.
Children’ 1, aged 23 months at time of interview. Occupations Mother- teacher and counsellor, Father- university lecturer. Marital status married. Ethnic background’ White British.
