25/02/2011
Presented by Jenni Murray. Are women being denied access to epidurals, early astronomer Caroline Herschel, women in Haiti one year after the earthquake, and June Tabor sings live.
Jenni Murray presents: Are women being denied epidurals during childbirth? A survey by the Birth Trauma Association found that many women felt they had been denied the pain relief they required during labour.
One year after the earthquake in Haiti, the country's burgeoning women's movement has been virtually wiped out, how can it get back on track? Singer June Tabor performs a song from her latest album Ashore, a collection of songs inspired by the sea. Michael Hoskins talks about his new book which celebrates the work of astronomers Caroline Herschel.
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Epidurals
The NHS is accused of withholding pain relief from women giving birth. Lucy Jolin of the Birth Trauma Association and Breedagh Hughes, Royal College of Midwives discuss.
Duration: 10:59
Discoverers of the Universe
Michael Hoskins tells the story of William and Caroline Herschel, the famous brother and sister astronomy team who between them discovered Uranus and transformed our view of the Universe
Duration: 09:02
Rape in Haiti
One year after the earthquake in Haiti, there are also reports of an increase in sexual violence against women. Anne McConnell-Wisskirchen and Chiara Ligouri discuss.
Duration: 10:02
June Tabor
The singer June Tabor has just released her latest album Ashore, a collection of songs inspired by the sea. June talks to Jenni and performs live in the studio.
Duration: 11:46
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- Fri 25 Feb 2011 10:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
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