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• Pregnancy & children >> Making decisions about birth after caesarean >> Aged 31-35 >> Interview 09 >> The decision to deliver her twins by caesarean was made in consultation with her. It did not feel like an emergency.

Pregnant with twins, had CS when she did not dilate beyond 9cm. Felt happy with her care and recovered well but disliked need for support after the operation. Keen to have vaginal birth with 2nd child. Went two weeks overdue, then delivered very quickly after being induced.

• Pregnancy & children >> Making decisions about birth after caesarean >> Aged 31-35 >> Interview 09 >> The first few days of breastfeeding her twins were terrible, but she was determined not to give up, and it go easier after the first month.

Pregnant with twins, had CS when she did not dilate beyond 9cm. Felt happy with her care and recovered well but disliked need for support after the operation. Keen to have vaginal birth with 2nd child. Went two weeks overdue, then delivered very quickly after being induced.

• Pregnancy & children >> Making decisions about birth after caesarean >> Aged 31-35 >> Interview 18 >> She felt scared about vaginal birth and was relieved that being pregnant with twins meant that her request for a planned caesarean was granted without

Chose to have planned caesarean with 1st pregnancy as expected twin. Felt fully involved and had 'stress-free' birth experience. Found decision difficult with 2nd pregnancy but decided on repeat CS to avoid complications with lichen sclerosus.

• Pregnancy & children >> Making decisions about birth after caesarean >> Aged 31-35 >> Interview 18 >> Her delivery of twins by planned caesarean was a very positive and stress-free experience. Played by an actor.

Chose to have planned caesarean with 1st pregnancy as expected twin. Felt fully involved and had 'stress-free' birth experience. Found decision difficult with 2nd pregnancy but decided on repeat CS to avoid complications with lichen sclerosus.