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Normal first pregnancy, routine screening experiences. Had to spend time in hospital late in pregnancy for investigation of bleeding.
Children’ First pregnancy, Occupation’ Mother – social researcher, Father – visual effects supervisor, Marital status Living with partner.
Couple declined screening on principle in previous two and current pregnancy. Had a scan at around 20 weeks in two pregnancies for dating purposes only.
Children’ Two (ages 2 and 1), Occupation’ Mother – full-time mother, Father (age 37 at interview)- Pastor (former doctor), Marital status Married.
Nuchal scan in first pregnancy gave low chance result, but anomaly scan at 21 weeks detected a possible condition, confirmed as Edwards syndrome by amniocentesis. Couple decided to end the pregnancy.
Children First pregnancy ended at 23 weeks, Occupation Mother – Executive coach, Father – Chartered accountant, Marital status Married.
Combined nuchal scan/blood test suggested high chance of the baby having a condition; early results ruled out trisomies but subsequently diagnosed a severe form of Turner's syndrome. Couple decided to end the pregnancy; now pregnant again.
Children First pregnancy ended at 17 weeks, Occupation Mother – opera singer, Father (age 42 at interview)- chartered surveyor, 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.
Down's syndrome suspected at nuchal scan. Couple declined amniocentesis and continued with the pregnancy. Further scans suggested heart problems (operated on successfully since baby's birth).
Children’ 1 (age 14 months), Occupation’ Mother – full-time mother, Father (age 33 at interview) – painter and decorator, Marital status Married.
After four miscarriages, scan in fifth pregnancy found heart defects. Couple decided to continue the pregnancy. Son, now 4, has had some additional problems. Pregnant at time of interview.
Children’ 1 (age 4), Occupation’ Mother – Office manager, Father – printer, Marital status Married.
Healthy pregnancy, routine screening. Some blood test results came back abnormal. Levels of information and choice have been a concern.
Children’ First pregnancy, interviewed when 7 months pregnant, Occupation’ Mother – nursery nurse, Father – telesales worker, Marital status Single, partnered.
After initial contact with NHS, decided to have antenatal care in France, including 3 scans with normal results. Baby born 2 months early in England.
Children’ First baby, 9 months old, Occupation’ Mother – housewife, Father – racing car technician, Marital status Married.
Hydrocephalus detected by 20-week scan and amniocentesis in first pregnancy. Felt the decision to end the pregnancy was rushed. Miscarriage and two healthy pregnancies since.
Children’ First pregnancy ended at 23 weeks. 2 children (ages 4 and 2), Occupation’ Mother – management consultant, Father – chartered surveyor, Marital status Married.
