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Interview 07- Ending a pregnancy for fetal abnormality

Her 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. She has since had another baby.

  • Background

    Pregnancy ended in 2002. No of children 3 + [1]. Ages of other children at interview’ 7, 3 and 9 months. Occupation’ Mother – mother, formerly TEFL teacher, Father’ IT...

  • Age at interview 38
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 10- Ending a pregnancy for fetal abnormality

    Her 2nd pregnancy' 20-week scan indicated serious abnormalities. Amniocentesis and scans identified Patau's syndrome. Pregnancy was ended by induction (no feticide at her request) at 24 weeks. Since then she has had another baby.

  • Background

    Pregnancy ended in 1998. No of children 2 + [1]. Ages of other children at interview’ 6, 4. Occupations Mother – nurse, Father – warehouse manager. Marital status married. Ethnic...

  • Age at interview 31
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 13- Ending a pregnancy for fetal abnormality

    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.

  • Background

    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...

  • Age at interview 34
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 22- Ending a pregnancy for fetal abnormality

    Her 1st pregnancy' some bleeding and sickness, scan at 7 weeks confirmed pregnancy. 12-week scan normal. Triple test at 19 weeks, found raised AFP levels. 20-week scan identified hole in baby's heart and shortened limbs. Specialist scan found 2 holes in heart and abnormalities in limbs, bowel and brain- sent for amniocentesis. Pregnancy ended by induction at 21 weeks. She has had another baby since termination.

  • Background

    Pregnancy ended in 2000. No. of children at time of interview’ [1] + 1. Age of other child’ 2. Occupations Mother – nurse, Father’ company director. Marital status married. Ethnic...

  • Age at interview 31
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 23- Ending a pregnancy for fetal abnormality

    She has 3 children (1st, 3rd and 4th pregnancies), and ended 1 pregnancy. 2nd pregnancy' everything seemed fine until 20-week scan which found heart defects. Specialist cardiac scan identified hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Pregnancy ended by induction at 21 weeks. Parents agreed to post mortem. Since then she has had two children.

  • Background

    Pregnancy ended in 1999. No. of children at time of interview’ 3 + [1]. Ages of other children’ 7, 4, 3. Occupations Mother – nursery teacher, Father – network manager....

  • Age at interview 38
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 31- Ending a pregnancy for fetal abnormality

    Mother's first pregnancy (father's fourth: he has 3 children from his previous marriage). IVF pregnancy, some bleeding, 8 week dating scan at IVF clinic. At 12-week scan no problems found. At 20-week scan detected choroid plexus cysts (soft markers for Edward's 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

    • Annette - Interview 26- Menopause

    The menopause has not been easy for Annette. Now the mother of a two year-old 'menopause' baby, her experiences of hot flushes, moods and increased weight alongside existing health problems have added to the complexity of her life as a single mother.

  • Background

    Annette is a part-time dinner lady and carer. She is single with four children ranging in age from 2-22. She started the menopause at age 44. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 46
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 32-Pregnancy

    Mother who uses a wheelchair. Antenatal care from a special pregnancy unit because of her condition. Emergency caesarean. Serious complications following a mistake in managing her medication.

  • Background

    Children’ 1, aged 23 months at time of interview. Occupations Mother- teacher and counsellor, Father- university lecturer. Marital status married. Ethnic background’ White British.

  • Age at interview 39
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 56-Pregnancy

    Two normal pregnancies. Felt well supported by midwives in making birthing choices. First birth was a water birth in hospital; hopes to have the same for second birth. More of this interview can be seen on the Healthtalkonline antenatal screening site as Interview 25.

  • Background

    1, aged 17 months at time of interview. Occupation’ self-employed consultant. Marital status married. Ethnic background’ White British.

  • Age at interview 32
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 24- Screening for beta thalassaemia

    Both parents are beta thalassaemia carriers. Had CVS in first pregnancy. Baby diagnosed with beta thalassaemia major and they continued the pregnancy. In three pregnancies since they chose not to have antenatal diagnosis and none of the children is affected. Some audio clips in Mirpuri. Sister-law also interviewed in English.

  • Background

    Married housewife with four children aged 6, 5, 3 and 9 months. Ethnic background/nationality: Pakistani.

  • Age at interview 32
  • Sex/Gender Female