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• Pregnancy & children >> Pregnancy >> Age 25-30 >> Interview 27 >> She had polycystic ovary syndrome and took the fertility drug clomifene (Clomid). She also found acupuncture helpful.

Had problems getting pregnant because of polycystic ovary syndrome. Conceived after taking Clomid; also used acupuncture. Now 16 weeks pregnant, and pregnancy is progressing well.

• Pregnancy & children >> Pregnancy >> Age 31-33 >> Interview 01 >> She was surprised how long it took to recover from the caesarean, and thought women should be told more about what to expect. (Read by an actor.)

Normal pregnancy apart from episode of severe pain (suspected ectopic) and high blood sugar. Caesarean birth. Was not able to breastfeed. Recovery from caesarean took longer than expected.

• Pregnancy & children >> Pregnancy >> Age 31-33 >> Interview 04 >> An obstetrician turned the baby from breech position to head down using external cephalic version.

Normal pregnancy. Breech presentation resolved through successful ECV. Induction at 42 weeks. Forceps delivery. Difficulty with breastfeeding. Importance of managing expectations of pregnancy and birth realistically.

• Pregnancy & children >> Pregnancy >> Age 37-39 >> Interview 26 >> Physical and emotional recovery were difficult, and she needed antidepressants to help her get through. (Read by an actor.)

Baby diagnosed with diaphragmatic hernia at 20-week scan. Mother decided to continue the pregnancy, knowing the outcome was uncertain. Baby died 10 hours after birth.