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Age 37-39
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Interview 02
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She really enjoys being pregnant and seeing her body change shape.
Normal first pregnancy. Additional scanning and care in specialist unit because of previous splenectomy. Mother has higher susceptibility to illness and infection.
Pregnancy & children
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Pregnancy
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Aged 24 & under
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Interview 13
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It was emotional feeling the baby kick, but she hated feeling so big. (Played by an actor.)
Young, single mother. Pregnancy unplanned. Well supported by family. Had Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (pelvic pain) and cholestasis (liver problem) during pregnancy.
Pregnancy & children
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Pregnancy
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Age 34-36
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Interview 28
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It is important for him to reassure his wife that she is definitely still attractive.
Supported partner through fertility treatment and pregnancy. Is looking forward to becoming a father.
Pregnancy & children
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Pregnancy
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Age 31-33
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Interview 42
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They continued to enjoy sex during pregnancy, and it reassured her she was still attractive. They had to stop after a bleed at 31 weeks.
Normal first pregnancy. Gestational diabetes was suspected but ruled out. Had to spend time in hospital late in pregnancy for investigation of bleeding. More of this interview can be seen on the Healthtalkonline antenatal screening site as Interview 01.
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