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Pregnancy with another condition or disability
When something is wrong with the baby
Reflecting on birth choices and experiences :
Thinking about where and how to give birth
Pain and pain relief
Looking back- vaginal birth
Looking back- caesarean birth
Twins and breech presentation
Looking back- preterm birth and special care
Stillbirth and neonatal death
The realities of being a parent :
Feeding and caring for the baby
Emotions and relationships in early parenthood
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Age 34-36
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Interview 28
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He is really looking forward to being a dad and playing with the baby.
Supported partner through fertility treatment and pregnancy. Is looking forward to becoming a father.
Pregnancy & children
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Pregnancy
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Age 31-33
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Interview 12
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A group of colleagues were having children around the same time. He suddenly felt more grown-up.
Normal first pregnancy. Premature labour and birth at 33 weeks. Had to transfer to another hospital because no neonatal intensive care places were available locally.
Pregnancy & children
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Pregnancy
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Age 25-30
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Interview 20
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Mothers may challenge their partner's behaviour and lifestyle. Some men may find the pressure and responsibility too much. (Read by an actor.)
Single mother. First pregnancy miscarried. Second pregnancy was normal and straightforward. She planned to have a natural birth, but after a long labour chose to have a caesarean.
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