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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7. Are They What You Eat?
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
India explores the complicated world of nutrition with the help of Dr Emma Derbyshire. And what are we not exploring when it comes to our influence over an unborn baby? Show more
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10. Due Date
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
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? Show more
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11. Oxytocin
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
India Rakusen explores the influence that people and place have over labour and birth, and how this has changed over the centuries. Show more
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6. The Unforeseen
13 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
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It is so hard to discuss pregnancy loss or unexpected news in pregnancy. But why? India speaks to Clea Harmer CEO of baby loss charity Sands, and Dr Gareth Thomas about screening. Show more
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8. Mother Brain
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
The changes that occur during pregnancy have been felt by people for millennia, but it's only in recent years that we've had data to back those feelings up. India Rakusen explores. Show more
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9. Birth Plan
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
How can we truly plan for something as big and unknowable as birth? What are we forgetting to prepare for, or not being told? Show more
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13. Trust
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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India heads to the hospital where she's due to give birth to speak to the director of midwifery, a consultant obstetrician and a doula about the breakdown and rebuilding of trust. Show more
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15. Golden Hour
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
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India examines how the body reacts and recovers in the first hour after birth and how the rush of love isn’t always instant. Show more
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12. Consent
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
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India Rakusen examines choice and consent during birth and how much it’s prioritised when services are stretched. Show more
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14. Pain
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
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India Rakusen explores the final stages of labour through to crowning, and examines how pain has been acknowledged historically and in the modern day. Show more
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16. First Love
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
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India explores the canonical image of the mother-baby bond, and the speed at which babies make social and emotional connections. Show more
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17. Milk
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Milk. However it comes, its a vital source of life. India Rakusen explores its various forms and the history and politics that have shaped the way we view how we feed our babies. Show more
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18. Fingers and Toes
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
So many huge emotional shifts are happening in the 'Fourth Trimester'. We discuss postnatal care, the history of lying-in and postnatal depression. Show more
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19. Time Warp
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
India Rakusen explores the concept of “maialogical time”, and how the new rhythms and disruptions that come with a new baby could be embraced. Show more
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20. Playtime
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Play is just fun, giggles and brightly coloured toys, right? India Rakusen speaks to Rebecca Saxe and Graham Music about why we play and what makes good play. Show more
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21. Sleep
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Sleep. It drives people crazy. When did we start getting so anxious about baby sleep, and what’s ‘normal’ for a baby anyway? Show more
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22. Baby Food
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
India Rakusen explores our approaches to first feeding a baby today, and how that’s changed over the last 100 years Show more