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18. Fingers and Toes
Season 1 · Episode 18

18. Fingers and Toes

How are mother and baby developing? Sure, we’ve counted their toes - but what happens now?

Child · BBC Radio 4

March 18, 202413m 53s

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Show Notes

How are mother and baby developing? Sure, we’ve counted their toes - but what happens now? So many huge emotional shifts are happening in the “Fourth Trimester”.

We talk about postnatal care with midwife Leah Hazard and the history of lying-in with Dr Sarah Fox. We also discuss postnatal depression, and inpatient support for mums. An area in which England is world leading. India visits a mother and baby unit to talk to Dr Trudi Seneviratne about the psychological support for new mothers.

Presented by India Rakusen Producer: Ellie Sans Series Producer: Ellie Sans Executive Producer: Suzy Grant Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts Original music composed and performed by The Big Moon and Eska Mtungwazi Mix and Mastering by Charlie-Brandon Hill

A Listen production for Radio 4 and BBC Sounds