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Age 37-39
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Interview 32
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She could not attend NCT antenatal classes because her wheelchair did not fit in the teacher's house. She wanted to meet other parents.
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.
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Interview 02
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Evening antenatal classes would be tiring for her and difficult for her partner. They will go to a whole day course.
Normal first pregnancy. Additional scanning and care in specialist unit because of previous splenectomy. Mother has higher susceptibility to illness and infection.
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