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When something is wrong with the baby

Reflecting on birth choices and experiences :
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Looking back- vaginal birth
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Looking back- preterm birth and special care
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Required treatment for thrombophilia and a streptococcal infection but pregnancy otherwise normal. Labour involved more intervention than she had wanted.

Pregnancy & children >> Pregnancy >> Age 34-36 >> Interview 16 >> She was pleased to manage without an epidural because she wanted to be fully aware of the sensations of birth. Pethidine helped more than gas and air.

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

Pregnancy & children >> Pregnancy >> Age 37-39 >> Interview 02 >> Ideally she wants to be able to move around during labour, but her birth plan is only a guide. The baby's health is the most important thing.

Normal first pregnancy. Additional scanning and care in specialist unit because of previous splenectomy. Mother has higher susceptibility to illness and infection.

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