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What to expect on the Big Day

38m · Birth, Baby & Beyond · 30 Jul 20:00

It’s go time! The day has finally come! Midwife Cath takes you through when it’s time to head into the hospital, what labour looks (and sounds) like, what you can do to support your partner during contractions and much more. 

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