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Jan 2021
1h 21m

Birth

MOTHER TONGUE
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Welcome to the first episode of Mother Tongue. In this episode, three expat mama's Ellis, Jess and Maryanne who make up the Mother Tongue team, discuss their birthing experiences. Maryanne talks us through her 27-hour labour and the advantages of using a tens machine. Ellis provides an insight into the benefits of hypnobirthing and having her husband, Mr H, ... Show More
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