Here, you can find any of the interviews on this site.
Helen X 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 X is a physiotherapist. She has one son and lives with her partner. This was her first pregnancy. White Australian.
I developed pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome in my first pregnancy. I was diagnosed 6 months (29 weeks) into my pregnancy. My baby daughter was born by emergency c-section and stayed in NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) for three months.
My name is Tracey, I am 39 years old and a catering manager. I am divorced and have two children, a daughter aged 10 and a son aged 5. I...
I had pre-eclampsia in my first pregnancy. I was taken into hospital at 7 months (32 weeks) and my daughter, Seren, was born the next day. I also had some serious problems with blood pressure after I had given birth. Seren was discharged after three weeks.
My name is Paige, I am 20 years old and a university student. I live with my partner and have one daughter, aged 13 months. I identify as White Welsh.
I was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia 8 months (35 weeks) into my pregnancy. I was taken to hospital for bedrest and, soon afterwards, my baby was delivered by c-section. My baby, Thomas, was very small and he was cared for on SCBU (Special Care Baby Unit) for three weeks.
My name is Lyndsey, I am 39 years old. I am married and have one son, aged 5. I identify as White British.
I developed severe pre-eclampsia 5 months (25 weeks) into my first pregnancy. Scans showed that my unborn baby had a brain haemorrhage and he had stopped growing. The doctors advised me and my husband to terminate the pregnancy, and our baby was subsequently stillborn.
My name is Munirah, I am 27 years old and an administrator. I am married. Our son died before birth following severe complications from pre-eclampsia. I identify as being Asian.
I developed pre-eclampsia around 6 months (29/30 weeks) into my second pregnancy. I spent two weeks in hospital before I went into labour and had an emergency c-section. My baby spent several weeks in NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit).
My name is Josie, I am 43 years old and runs a children’s bookselling business. I am married and have one son, aged 6. I identify as Mixed ethnicity.
I developed symptoms of pre-eclampsia from around 6 months (28 weeks) into my first pregnancy. I was officially diagnosed and had an emergency c-section at 7 months (32 weeks). My baby was sent to SCBU (Special Care Baby Unit) and spent six weeks in hospital overall.
My name is Betty, I am 38 years old and a marketing manager. I am married and have one son. My ethnic background is Chinese.
My wife developed HELLP syndrome 8 months (38 weeks) into her first pregnancy. I tried to support her throughout, including during the emergency c-section. I looked online for more information about high blood pressure problems in pregnancy.
My name is Stephen, I am 41 years old and an analyst. My wife, Mairi, also took part in the Healthtalk study about high blood pressure in pregnancy. We have...
I developed HELLP syndrome 8 months (38 weeks) into my first pregnancy. After an emergency c-section, I was taken to Intensive Care. I had extra monitoring in my second pregnancy and did not develop any problems with high blood pressure.
My name is Mairi, I am 36 years old and a teacher. My husband, Stephen, also took part in the Healthtalk study about high blood pressure in pregnancy. We have...
I had pre-eclampsia in both of my pregnancies, with the births at 7 months (34 weeks and 30 weeks respectively). I have a history of high blood pressure and so I was seen by a specialist consultant. Both of my babies spent some time in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
My name is Aileen; I am 40 years old and a nurse. I am married and have two children, one daughter aged 7 and one son aged 5. I identify...
