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First and most recent pregnancy ended in miscarriage. Two normal pregnancies in between, with severe sickness both times. Good support from Early Pregnancy Unit.
Children’ 2, aged 3′ and 1 at time of interview. Occupations Mother- health development worker, Father- self-employed. Marital status married. Ethnic background’ British, Pakistani origin.
Baby diagnosed with diaphragmatic hernia at 20-week scan. Mother decided to continue the pregnancy, knowing the outcome was uncertain. Baby died 10 hours after birth.
Occupation’ massage therapist/alternative health consultant. Marital status single. Ethnic background’ White British. Read by an actor.
Had problems getting pregnant because of polycystic ovary syndrome. Conceived after taking Clomid; also used acupuncture. Now 16 weeks pregnant, and pregnancy is progressing well.
Occupations Mother- research manager, Father- IT solutions architect. Marital status married. Ethnic background’ White British. Partner of Interview 28.
Supported partner through fertility treatment and pregnancy. Is looking forward to becoming a father.
Occupations Mother- research manager, Father- IT solutions architect. Marital status married. Ethnic background’ White British. Partner of Interview 27.
Normal first pregnancy. Found antenatal classes useful, but felt a women-only class might be useful for South Asian women. Chose to have an epidural for the birth.
Children’ 1, aged 8 months at time of interview. Occupations Mother- mental health worker, Father- driving instructor. Marital status married. Ethnic background’ British, Pakistani origin. Read by an actor.
Her first, long awaited baby was stillborn at 25 weeks. Her second pregnancy was normal, but an accident at 20 weeks made it an anxious time. Birth was induced, with epidural.
Children’ 1, aged 7 months at time of interview. Occupations Mother- project co-ordinator, Father- project director. Marital status married. Ethnic background’ British Muslim. Read by an actor.
Experienced recurrent miscarriage before entering an egg share IVF scheme. IVF was successful after one cycle and pregnancy was excellent. Vaginal birth.
Children’ 1, aged 1 at time of interview. Marital status married. Ethnic background’ White British.
Normal first pregnancy. Additional scanning and care in specialist unit because of previous splenectomy. Mother has higher susceptibility to illness and infection.
Occupations Mother- senior receptionist, Father- IT manager. Marital status lives with partner. Ethnic background’ White British.
Successful pregnancy after an early miscarriage and blighted ovum. Caesarean due to baby lying breech. Lack of support for breastfeeding in hospital due to pressures on staff.
Children’ 1, aged 5 months at time of interview. Marital status married. Ethnic background’ White British.
Healthy pregnancy after early miscarriage. Generally happy with care during pregnancy and birth. Some concerns about pressure to conform to ideal of 'normal' birth. More of this interview can be seen on the DIPEX antenatal screening site as Interview 28.
Children’ 1, aged 8 months at time of interview. Occupations Mother- lecturer, Father- lecturer. Marital status married. Ethnic background’ White Australian.
