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• Pregnancy & children >> Pregnancy >> Age 25-30 >> Interview 24 >> It was exciting to discover she was pregnant, but hard to imagine herself having a baby.

Became pregnant in a another country where care philosophy was very interventionist. Returned to UK at 7 months and had a successful home birth with an independent midwife.

• Pregnancy & children >> Pregnancy >> Age 25-30 >> Interview 27 >> They decided to tell friends and family she was pregnant early on, so they could support her if she had a miscarriage.

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 34-36 >> Interview 28 >> They could hardly believe the pregnancy test was positive and had to repeat it. He was so happy he did not care England had lost at football.

Supported partner through fertility treatment and pregnancy. Is looking forward to becoming a father.

• Pregnancy & children >> Pregnancy >> Age 37-39 >> Interview 30 >> Even though her pregnancy was planned, she felt upset at first. Friends reassured her feelings were normal. Having children is an important part of he

Normal first pregnancy. Found antenatal classes useful, but felt a women-only class might be useful for South Asian women. Chose to have an epidural for the birth.

• Pregnancy & children >> Pregnancy >> Age 34-36 >> Interview 16 >> After IVF, they were so anxious and excited they did the pregnancy test in the middle of the night and immediately phoned family to tell them. Only on

Experienced recurrent miscarriage before entering an egg share IVF scheme. IVF was successful after one cycle and pregnancy was excellent. Vaginal birth.