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8. Mother Brain

Child Series 1

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.

The huge 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 talks to Herman Potzner about just how energetically taxing pregnancy is, and to Elseline Hoeksma about the changes in the maternal brain.

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.
Mix and Mastering by Olga Reed.

A Listen production for Radio 4 and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds.

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14 minutes

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Thu 25 Jul 2024 00:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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  • Fri 1 Mar 2024 14:45
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  • Thu 25 Jul 2024 00:30
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  • Child

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