Synopsis
Laverne Antrobus examines foetal-maternal conflict, an idea sometimes blamed for behavioural and psychological disorders such as Tourettes, depression and autism.
- Programme: Growing Babies
- Episode: 1: War in the Womb
- Channel: BBC Four
- Broadcast year: 2008
- Education & Childcare
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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