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Interview 36

Mother of 2 children (1st and 3rd pregnancies). 2nd pregnancy' 20-week scan detected anomalies. Sent for specialist scan, baby diagnosed with holoprosencephaly. Amniocentesis. Pregnancy ended by induction at 21 weeks. She experienced post-natal depression. Sent for genetic counselling. 4th pregnancy' 12-week scan anomalies detected - baby diagnosed with anencephaly. Pregnancy ended surgically at 13 weeks. She had gynaecological problems following termination. She was pregnant at time of interview.

  • Background

    Pregnancies ended in 2000 and 2004. No. of children at time of interview’ 2 + [2]. Ages of other children’ 5, 2. Occupations Mother – mother, formerly technical trainer, Father...

  • Age at interview 36
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 35

    Father of 1 child. 2nd pregnancy' wife felt unwell throughout pregnancy. Nuchal scan at 12-weeks arranged privately, advised to have CVS - no problems detected. 20-week scan found baby had heart problems. Specialist cardiac scan confirmed baby had multiple problems in heart, stomach and spleen. Pregnancy ended by feticide and induction at 22 weeks. Post mortem confirmed multiple abnormalities. He is undecided about whether he wants another baby.

  • Background

    Pregnancy ended in 2003. No. of children at time of interview’ 1 + [1]. Age of other child’ 3. Occupations Father – business analyst, Mother – training and development. Marital...

  • Age at interview 38
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 34

    His wife's 1st pregnancy' 12-week scan no problems detected. 20-week scan detected several anomalies. Specialist scan identified problems with brain development, later diagnosed as Dandy-Walker malfunction. Amniocentesis ruled out Edwards syndrome. Specialist cardiac scan detected heart abnormalities. Pregnancy ended by feticide and induction at 22 weeks. Post mortem identified multiple abnormalities. He and his wife are hoping for another baby.

  • Background

    Interview with man. Pregnancy ended in 2004. No. of children at time of interview’ [1]. Occupations Father – graphic designer, Mother – teacher. Marital status married. Ethnic background’ White British.

  • Age at interview 32
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 33

    Father of 1 child. His wife (EAP 24) has heart condition and takes warfarin (heparin during pregnancy). 3rd pregnancy' 7-week scan confirmed pregnancy viable. 12 week scan no problems found. Nuchal scan at 13 weeks found baby had shortened femur, no tibia or fibular on right leg. Specialist scans confirmed diagnosis of 'lower limb deficiencies. Pregnancy ended at 17 weeks by induction.

  • Background

    Interview with father. Pregnancy ended in 2001. Occupations Father – lawyer, Mother – mother/NHS facilitator. Marital status married. Ethnic background’ White South African.

  • Age at interview 49
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 32

    His wife's 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. Since termination he and his wife (EAP07) have had another baby.

  • Background

    Interview with father. Pregnancy ended in 2002. No of children at time of interview’ 3 + [1]. Ages of other children’ 7, 3, 9 months. Occupations Father – IT consultant,...

  • Age at interview 41
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 31

    Mother's 1st pregnancy (father's 4th - he has 3 children from previous marriage). IVF pregnancy, some bleeding, 8-week dating scan at IVF clinic. 12-week scan no problems found. 20-week scan detected choroid plexus cysts (soft markers for Edwards 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.

  • Background

    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...

  • Age at interview 38
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 30

    Her 2nd pregnancy' felt unwell and sick throughout pregnancy, some bleeding at 6 weeks. 11-week scan confirmed viability. 20-week scan detected heart abnormalities. Specialist scan identified tricuspid atresia and ventricular septal defect. Pregnancy ended by induction at 22 weeks. She has had another child since termination.

  • Background

    Pregnancy ended in 2002. No of children at time of interview’ 2 + [1]. Ages of other children’ 4, 1. Occupations Mother – nurse, Father – building company director. Marital...

  • Age at interview 34
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 29

    Their 2nd pregnancy' mother had gestational diabetes so had regular blood tests and scans throughout pregnancy. Amniocentesis at 16 weeks was clear. Scan at 30 weeks indicated neural tube defect. Detailed scans indentified alobar holoprosencephaly. Pregnancy was ended by feticide and induction at 31 weeks. Parents declined post mortem. They have had another baby since the termination.

  • Background

    Pregnancy ended in 1998. No. of children at time of interview’ 2 + [1]. Ages of other children’ 8, 4. Occupations Mother – community development worker, Father – play worker....

  • Age at interview 37
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 28

    She has polycystic ovaries so took clomid. Experienced 3 miscarriages then conceived twins. 5th pregnancy' 11-week scan detected twins. Nuchal scan at 14 weeks indicated twins had Down's syndrome. 2 CVS tests done at specialist centre, Down's confirmed in one twin. Selective reducation of one twin by feticide at 15 weeks. Other twin continued to term.

  • Background

    Pregnancy ended in 1995. No. of children at time of interview. 3 + [1]. Ages of other children’ 12, 12 and 9. Occupations Mother – nurse, Father – insurance broker....

  • Age at interview 43
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 27

    Her 2nd pregnancy' she felt unwell throughout pregnancy. 12-week scan confirmed pregnancy viable. Amniocentesis identified Down's syndrome. Pregnancy ended by induction at 19 weeks. She had another baby 2 years later.

  • Background

    Pregnancy ended in 1999. No. of children at time of interview’ 2 + [1]. Ages of other children’ 11, 2. Occupations Mother – nurse, Father – policeman. Marital status married....

  • Age at interview 44
  • Sex/Gender Female