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Life of a Midwife: Due 5th May!

Giovanna Fletcher
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We’ve got a special delivery coming your way… a brand-new miniseries!


Life of a Midwife brings you raw, honest, and deeply personal stories from midwives — past and present — as they share the moments that shaped not just their careers, but their lives.


Our first episode drops on Tuesday 5th May, perfectly timed to celebrate International Day of the Midwife! And new episodes delivered every Thursday after that.


So join us as we honour the voices behind some of life's most extraordinary moments 💜


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