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A new telling of the extraordinary story of where we all begin. Presented by India Rakusen

In this new look at the beginnings of life, we tell the story of a child from fertilisation to first birthday through the lens of society, history and science.

In this new look at the beginnings of life we tell the story of a child from fertilisation to first birthday through the lens of society, history, and science.

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Child: 10. Due Date

10. Due Date

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When the due date is so hard to predict, what are they for and how are they calculated?

India explores due dates. She speaks to Holly Dunsworth, who is challenging the obstetrical dilemma. How does this theory impact the way we view what pregnant bodies can achieve?

At the end of a pregnancy, a lot is going on. The baby might be descending and moving into place, and the pregnant body is changing every day. It’s the baby’s time to arrive and it’s going to happen, one way or another. But what is a due date?

India speaks to Holly Dunsworth, a biological anthropologist who’s challenging the obstetrical dilemma. Exploring the idea of why the due dates exist, India looks at the inaccuracies of how they are measured whilst questioning - how does labour begin? Midwife and author Leah Hazard provides insights into what we do know, and the possible influence of full moons. 

Presented by India Rakusen. 
Producer: Lucy Hunt.
Series Producer: Ellie Sans.
Executive Producer: Suzy Grant. 
Commissioning Editor Rhian Roberts.
Original music composed and performed by The Big Moon.
Mix and Mastering by Olga Reed. 

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