So many huge emotional shifts are happening in the 'Fourth Trimester'. We discuss postnatal care, the history of lying-in and postnatal depression.
How are mother and baby developing? Sure, weβve counted their toes - but what happens now? So many huge emotional shifts are happening in the βFourth Trimesterβ.
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 ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds
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- Fri 12 Apr 2024 14:45ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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