Synopsis
Midwives help pregnant women shape up before they give birth, including Natalie, who is drastically undereating and is relying on a diet of mainly toast and supplement pills.
- Programme: Misbehaving Mums to Be
- Episode: 2
- Channel: BBC Three
- Broadcast year: 2011
- Health & Social Care
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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