About this episode

The episode features a discussion on preterm birth and the support services available for families, with insights from a consultant obstetrician and a user of the service.

Welcome to The Borne Podcast, the podcast that brings you stories of research, resilience, and real-life experiences of pregnancy and preterm birth.   Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they bring together parents, experts, and scientists to share their stories with honesty and compassion. We talk about the science, but we also talk about hope, heartbreak, courage, and the small victories that mean everything. Because every insight, every conversation, and every breakthrough moves us towards a future where more babies can arrive safely, at the right time.   In this episode, Caro is joined by Natasha Singh and Lucy Reynolds. Natasha is a consultant obstetrician at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Trust and Honorary Senior Lecturer Imperial College London. Natasha started the Borne-funded Preterm Birth Debrief Service that offers women and their families much-needed support and answers – and Lucy has used the service and shares her story with us.   Listen to the full audio episode: https://podfollow.com/1743814435 Watch the full video episode:     / @borne_charity     Borne is a medical research charity…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker, Professor Mark Johnson

Guests: Natasha Singh, Lucy Reynolds

Topics covered

• pregnancy
• preterm birth
• medical research
• support services
• personal stories

Keywords

• preterm birth
• obstetrician
• support service
• Borne
• pregnancy research

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chelsea and Westminster NHS Trust, Imperial College London, Borne, Borne Charity

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