In this episode, Rhian looks forward to the “golden period” of pregnancy where many of the unpleasant aspects of early pregnancy start to disappear. Rhian also finds out more about perinatal mental health, and asks how common is it to develop a mental health problem during pregnancy?

Featuring

Antonio Sierra, consultant midwife, West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Raja Gangopadhyay, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Sofia Jawed Wessel, associate professor in the School of Health & Kinesiology, University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO)

Supporters

Life Before Birth is made in partnership with Tommee Tippee. The series is supported by Joie Baby, Mum & You, and Frugi Bloom.