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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.

Updated: weekly
Episodes available: indefinitely

Episodes to download

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    27. Birthday CakeSeries 1

    Fri 14 Jun 2024

    It’s here. The first birthday. Cake, balloons, fuss. We reflect on the last 12 months.

  • 26. NurserySeries 1

    Fri 7 Jun 2024

    From newborn to nursery, how do we value the care of children?

  • 25. LullabySeries 1

    Fri 31 May 2024

    Lullabies might seem soft, but what are the hidden powers and potential of music?

  • 24. AttachmentSeries 1

    Fri 24 May 2024

    Attachment - it conjures up images of love and security, but what is it?

  • 23. CrawlingSeries 1

    Fri 17 May 2024

    Watching a baby start to move is exciting, but how important are developmental milestones?

  • 22. Baby FoodSeries 1

    Fri 10 May 2024

    What are parents being told and sold when it comes to first foods?

  • 21. SleepSeries 1

    Fri 3 May 2024

    Emotions run high around sleep. So let’s talk about it.

  • 20. PlaytimeSeries 1

    Fri 26 Apr 2024

    What makes great playtime, and why do humans play?

  • 19. Time WarpSeries 1

    Fri 19 Apr 2024

    What happens to our perceptions of time when you have a newborn baby?

  • 18. Fingers and ToesSeries 1

    Fri 12 Apr 2024

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

  • 17. MilkSeries 1

    Fri 5 Apr 2024

    We explore milk and how history and politics have shaped the way we feed our babies.

  • 16. First LoveSeries 1

    Fri 29 Mar 2024

    What do we know about the bonding between a baby and its parents in those first few weeks?

  • 15. Golden HourSeries 1

    Fri 22 Mar 2024

    India examines the moments after birth and how the rush of love isn’t always instant.

  • 14. PainSeries 1

    Thu 21 Mar 2024

    India Rakusen examines how pain has been acknowledged historically and in modern day.

  • 13. TrustSeries 1

    Wed 20 Mar 2024

    India Rakusen explores the breakdown and rebuilding of trust during pregnancy and birth.

  • 12. ConsentSeries 1

    Tue 19 Mar 2024

    India Rakusen examines the thorny issues of choice and consent during birth.

  • 11. OxytocinSeries 1

    Mon 18 Mar 2024

    India Rakusen explores the influence that people and place have over labour and birth.

  • 10. Due DateSeries 1

    Fri 15 Mar 2024

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

  • 9. Birth PlanSeries 1

    Fri 8 Mar 2024

    How can we truly plan for something as big and unknowable as birth?

  • 8. Mother BrainSeries 1

    Fri 1 Mar 2024

    India Rakusen finds out just how much the body and brain is impacted by pregnancy.

  • 7. Are They What You Eat?Series 1

    Fri 23 Feb 2024

    India explores the world of nutrition and what other factors influence an unborn baby.

  • 6. The UnforeseenSeries 1

    Fri 16 Feb 2024

    India explores how the law and our own feelings are at odds with each other on baby loss.

  • 5. Birth of a MotherSeries 1

    Fri 9 Feb 2024

    How do popular representations of mothers impact our ideals of motherhood.

  • 4. Every HeartbeatSeries 1

    Fri 2 Feb 2024

    In this episode, India uncovers the mysterious world of ultrasound scans.

  • 3. The Secret WithinSeries 1

    Fri 26 Jan 2024

    India examines the moment of finding out you’re pregnant and what to do with that secret.

  • 2. Source of LifeSeries 1

    Fri 19 Jan 2024

    The Placenta. How does this amazing organ feed and protect a baby?

  • 1. The Dance BeginsSeries 1

    Fri 12 Jan 2024

    The life of a human begins to unfold.

  • Introducing ChildSeries 1

    Fri 5 Jan 2024

    Introducing the extraordinary story of where we all begin.

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