Pregnancy

One child aged 2 at time of interview. Occupations: Mother- photo library co-ordinator. Marital status: married. Ethnic background: White British.

Two children, aged 2 and 5 weeks at time of interview. Occupations: Mother- teacher (head of science dept), Father- town planner. Marital status: married. Ethnic background: Black British.

One child aged 7.5 months old at time of interview. Occupations: Mother (aged 43)- charity worker, Father (aged 45)- researcher for a charity. Marital status: partnered. Ethnic background: Mother- British, part Chinese; Father- White British.

Katharine lives with her son aged five and her mother. She does voluntary work in the community and dog walking.