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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.
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Aged 24 & under
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Interview 07
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She went to a physiotherapy exercise group. The physiotherapist gave her advice about painful tingling in her legs. (Read by an actor.)
Unplanned pregnancy after graduating from university. Supported by partner but felt a lack of institutional support for young, unmarried women. Looking forward to balancing motherhood with a career.
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Age 31-33
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Interview 33
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Being uncomfortable in bed made it difficult to sleep. She would just do something else till she felt sleepy again.
Mother who has epilepsy, cared for during her first pregnancy by a Special Pregnancy Unit. Developed pre-eclampsia and had induction with epidural at 37 weeks.
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