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Jan 2022
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Ep 23 - Week 40 of your pregnancy

Jessie Ware
About this episode

You’ve made it to week 40 and you’re so close to meeting your baby. In this episode we talk about that big old wait to meet your baby – ways to relax and combat stress. I chat to obstetrician Jess McMicking about the risks of being overdue, ways to bring on labour naturally & overcoming the fear of labour itself.

This is the moment you’ve been waiting for - you’ve got this!


You can purchase & download the full 40 week series (which includes 24 episodes) plus early access to bonus episodes at www.isitnormalpodcast.com

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*This podcast is intended as an informative discussion around general issues related to pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. If you have any questions or concerns relating to your health and pregnancy it is important to contact your midwife or GP. 


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