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Age 25-30
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Interview 18
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She chose to bottle feed both her babies, but now wished she had been given more information and encouragement about breastfeeding. (Read by an actor.
Two normal pregnancies followed by two emergency sections. Second one occurred after a protracted labour. Communication with hospital staff was poor.
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Aged 24 & under
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Interview 22
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She would have felt embarrassed at antenatal classes, and preferred the support organised by her SureStart programme.
Unplanned pregnancy at age 15. Pregnancy normal. Part of placenta retained after birth resulting in heavy bleeding. Coping well with motherhood.
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