Child
By BBC Radio 4
In this new look at the beginnings of life we tell the story of a child from fertilisation to first birthday through the lens of society, history, and science.
Latest episode
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Introducing Child
Introducing the extraordinary story of where we all begin. -
1. The Dance Begins
The life of a human begins to unfold. -
2. Source of Life
The Placenta. How does this amazing organ feed and protect a baby? -
3. The Secret Within
India examines the moment of finding out you’re pregnant and what to do with that secret. -
4. Every Heartbeat
In this episode, India uncovers the mysterious world of ultrasound scans. -
5. Birth of a Mother
How do popular representations of mothers impact our ideals of motherhood. -
6. The Unforeseen
India explores how the law and our own feelings are at odds with each other on baby loss. -
7. Are They What You Eat?
India explores the world of nutrition and what other factors influence an unborn baby. -
8. Mother Brain
India Rakusen finds out just how much the body and brain is impacted by pregnancy. -
9. Birth Plan
How can we truly plan for something as big and unknowable as birth?
