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Routine screening in two pregnancies - declined screening for Down's syndrome. Family history of hydrocephalus led to early prenatal counselling but no risk identified.
Children’ One aged 20 months, pregnant with second baby, Occupation’ Mother – GP, Father (aged 45 at interview) – company director, Marital status Married.
Normal first pregnancy, routine screening experiences. Private care throughout pregnancy.
Children’ First pregnancy, Occupation’ Mother – student, Father – student, Marital status Married.
Third pregnancy, after two miscarriages. Nuchal translucency scan suggested problems; CVS ruled out Down's syndrome but heart problems identified by further scan. Baby born March 2003, successful surgery completed.
Children’ First baby, 8 months old, Occupation’ Mother – Home carer (formerly HR consultant), Father – HR Manager, Marital status Married.
Problems detected in first pregnancy at nuchal scan - confirmed as Down's syndrome by CVS. Couple decided to end the pregnancy. Subsequent normal pregnancy and birth.
Children’ first pregnancy ended at 13 weeks. Baby aged 6 weeks, Occupation’ Mother – Housewife Father – financial analyst, Marital status Married.
Family history of Down's syndrome. Had amniocentesis in both pregnancies to rule out Down's syndrome, even though nuchal scan results were low risk.
Children’ 2 (aged 3 and 18 months), Occupation’ Teacher, Marital status Divorced.
Problems detected in first pregnancy at routine 12 week dating scan - confirmed as Edward's syndrome by CVS. Couple decided to end the pregnancy. Now pregnant again.
Children’ first pregnancy ended at 15 weeks, Occupation’ Florist, Marital status Living with partner.
Baby born in April 2002 with hydrocephalus which had not been picked up during screening. Baby has had surgery and is making good progress.
Children’ three children, aged 9, 5 and 1′, Occupation’ Mother – housewife, Father – self-employed (owns a dealership), 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.
Following two miscarriages, during next pregnancy had frequent scans. A scan at 8 months unexpectedly found hydrocephalus and brain problems. Termination offered but rejected.
Children’ 2 (ages 10 years; 15 months), Occupation’ Full-time carer, Marital status Single.
Anencephaly detected at 20-week scan in first pregnancy. Considered continuing the pregnancy but eventually decided to induce labour early. Second pregnancy miscarried. Now pregnant again.
Children’ First pregnancy ended at 20 weeks, second at 8 weeks, Occupation’ Mother – veterinary nurse, Father – IT manager, Marital status Married.
