We focus on induction in this episode. Obstetrician Jess McMicking talks us through why induction might happens and dispels myths about it.

We also talk about natural ways of inducing labour including acupuncture & reflexology with Anna Lee.

Anna's website is:

https://www.annaleereflexology.co.uk/

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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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In this episode, I’m joined by Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Jess McMicking, to discuss what's happening with your body and your baby between weeks 6-8 of pregnancy. 

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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Midwife Issy Bourton & I talk about the position of your baby; we discuss breech position & risks, methods for moving your baby as well as perennial massage.

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

Follow us on instagram here: @isitnormalpodcast

*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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At week 37 your pregnancy is considered full-term so you’re almost there! This week we discuss signs of the onset of labour and birthing partners with Obstetrician Jess Mcmicking.

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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Obstetrician Jess Mcmicking & our resident midwife, Isabelle Bourton join me to discuss weeks 8-10 of your pregnancy. We talk about what to expect in your first midwife appointment, early reassurance scans & lots more. 

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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You’re half way there!! In this episode we talk about weeks 20-22 of your pregnancy. Sonographer Kate Richardson is back to talk about what happens at your 20 week anomaly scan where they look at your baby in great detail. We of course continue to discuss common symptoms at this point in pregnancy with our resident obstetrician Jess McMicking.

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

Follow us on instagram here: @isitnormalpodcast

*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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Obstetrician Jess McMicking & I discuss topics such as placenta previa, heart palpitations, UTI’s as well as symptoms and how your baby is doing at 14-16 weeks of pregnancy.

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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For this special postnatal episode I am joined by midwife Issy Bourton to talk about what to expect in those first few days and weeks following birth.

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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