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Young, single mother. Pregnancy unplanned. Well supported by family. Had Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (pelvic pain) and cholestasis (liver problem) during pregnancy.
Children’ 1, aged 8 months at time of interview. Occupations Mother- shop assistant, Father- delivery driver. Marital status single. Ethnic background’ White British. Played by an actor.
Normal first pregnancy. Premature labour and birth at 33 weeks. Had to transfer to another hospital because no neonatal intensive care places were available locally.
Children’ 1, aged 8 months at time of interview. Occupations Mother (aged 33)- trainee teacher, Father (aged 34)- IT consultant. Marital status married. Ethnic background’ Mother- British Asian, Father- White...
Multiple miscarriages and a late termination due to reciprocal balanced chromosome translocation. Healthy twins born using pre-implantation genetic diagnosis.
Children’ twins, aged 3 at time of interview. Occupations Mother- teacher, Father- company director. Marital status married. Ethnic background’ White British.
4 months pregnant. Some nausea and cramping in early pregnancy. Plans for a hospital birth. More of this interview can be seen on the Healthtalkonline antenatal screening site as Interview 05.
Children’ First pregnancy. Occupation’ lecturer. Marital status married. Ethnic background’ White British.
Unplanned but otherwise straightforward pregnancy. Pre-eclampsia and induction. Difficult labour without pain relief. Episiotomy.
Children’ 1, aged 8 months at time of interview. Occupations Mother- hairdresser, Father- IT engineer. Marital status engaged. Ethnic background’ White British.
First pregnancy normal, emergency caesarean after long labour. Next two pregnancies ended in early miscarriage. Now pregnant again and planning vaginal birth. (Interviewed again after vaginal birth).
Children’ 1, aged 2 at time of interview. Occupations Mother- photo library co-ordinator. Marital status married. Ethnic background’ White British.
Her 2nd pregnancy' nuchal scan arranged privately - showed baby was small, scan and blood tests found anomalies. Triple test - no problems found. Detailed scan and amniocentesis done together. Scan detected exomphalos. Amnio identified Edwards syndrome. Pregnancy ended by induction at 20 weeks. She has had another baby since termination.
Pregnancy ended in 2003. No of children at interview’ 2 + [1]. Ages of other children at interview’ 4, 2 months. Occupations Mother – formerly local government officer, Father –...
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' 20-week scan indicated anomalies. Detailed scanning showed the baby had severe form of spina bifida. The pregnancy ended by induction at 20 weeks. She has polycystic ovarian syndrome and was taking folic acid before the pregnancy, she now takes a larger dose. One miscarriage since the termination.
Pregnancy ended in 2003. No. of children’ [1]. Occupations Mother – social services manager, Father – music producer. Marital status long-term partnership. Ethnic background’ White British.
Her 1st pregnancy' experienced hyperemesis during pregnancy. Triple test at 16 weeks showed high AFP reading. Sent for specialist scan which found baby had neural tube defect confirmed by amniocentesis. Pregnancy was ended by induction at 21 weeks. Post mortem indicated Arnold-Chiari malformation. Since termination she has had another baby.
Pregnancy ended in 2003. No of children 2 + [1]. Age of other childen at interview’ 4 months + baby born since interview. Occupations Mother- export administrator, Father- IT service...
