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Table 1 Participant characteristics

From: Exploring the use of health and wellbeing measures during pregnancy and the first year following birth in women living with pre-existing long-term conditions: qualitative interviews with women and healthcare professionals

Women with LTC

N = 11

Age, Mean years (SD)

32.9 (3.8)

Condition, Na

 Asthma

3

 Diabetes (Type 1)

2

 Heart problems (Defective mitral valve)

1

 Stomach or colon problems (Ulcerative colitis)

1

 Depression, anxiety

1

 Back pain

1

 Spinal condition (Diastematomyelia)

1

 Hypothyroidism

3

 Chronic rhinitis

1

 Multiple Sclerosis

1

 Endometriosis

1

 Pernicious anaemia

1

Living children, N

 0

2

 1

6

 2

2

 3

1

Currently pregnant, N

5

Healthcare professional

N = 11

Role, N

 Obstetric physician

1

 GP

1

 Obstetrician

3

 Midwife

3

 Psychiatrist

1

 Health Visitor

2

  1. GP general practitioner, NHS National Health Service
  2. aSix participants reported having more than one condition