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• Pregnancy & children >> Pregnancy >> Age 25-30 >> Interview 27 >> She had heard conflicting advice about drinking alcohol in pregnancy. It can be difficult to know what to believe.

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 25-30 >> Interview 19 >> She felt keeping fit in pregnancy helped her recover from her caesarean section.

Successful pregnancy after an early miscarriage and blighted ovum. Caesarean due to baby lying breech. Lack of support for breastfeeding in hospital due to pressures on staff.

• Pregnancy & children >> Pregnancy >> Age 37-39 >> Interview 30 >> She asked the midwife for advice on diet, to help her assess traditional advice from her family. Her advice was different in some ways. (Read by an ac

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 37-39 >> Interview 31 >> As a fitness instructor, she is keen to encourage pregnant women to continue exercising, especially other Asian women. (Read by an actor.)

Her first, long awaited baby was stillborn at 25 weeks. Her second pregnancy was normal, but an accident at 20 weeks made it an anxious time. Birth was induced, with epidural.

• Pregnancy & children >> Pregnancy >> Age 31-33 >> Interview 44 >> She felt one GP's advice about exercise in pregnancy was too cautious but another was supportive and positive about exercise.

4 months pregnant. Some nausea and cramping in early pregnancy. Plans for a hospital birth. More of this interview can be seen on the Healthtalkonline antenatal screening site as Interview 05.

• Pregnancy & children >> Pregnancy >> Age 34-36 >> Interview 52 >> She was disappointed she had to stop exercising because of symphysis pubis disorder.

Normal first pregnancy; some bleeding early in first trimester. Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (pelvic pain) has been a problem later in pregnancy. More of this interview can be seen on the Healthtalkonline antenatal screening site as Interview 21.

• Pregnancy & children >> Pregnancy >> Age 37-39 >> Interview 03 >> After severe nosebleeds at 18 weeks, she had to stay off work and avoid strenuous activity for the rest of pregnancy.

Apparently normal pregnancy, after problems with endometriosis. Vasa praevia discovered during labour. Baby needed resuscitation and intensive care, but recovered well with no long-term problems as originally feared.

• Pregnancy & children >> Pregnancy >> Age 31-33 >> Interview 59 >> Her midwife had strong views on how women should give birth, which might make women feel guilty if their birth went differently.

Healthy pregnancy after early miscarriage. Generally happy with care during pregnancy and birth. Some concerns about pressure to conform to ideal of 'normal' birth. More of this interview can be seen on the DIPEX antenatal screening site as Interview 28.

• Pregnancy & children >> Pregnancy >> Aged 24 & under >> Interview 07 >> 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.

• Pregnancy & children >> Pregnancy >> Age 31-33 >> Interview 55 >> The midwife did not recognise how much pain she was in from symphysis pubis disorder (pelvic joint pain).

Persuaded to have induction in first pregnancy; felt unsupported by staff. Labour was long and painful. Second birth, refused induction, insisted on additional checks instead. A better experience, with a doula (birthing attendant). More of this interview can be seen on the DIPEX antenatal screening site as Interview 02.