Dr Miriam Stoppard

In the last of Miriam’s pregnancy diaries podcast series, she talks to a women who is 26 weeks pregnant and entering her third trimester. She talks about worries and common concerns during the third trimester, including issues about pre-eclampsia.

In this podcast Miriam offers practical advice on birth classes, getting your house ready for your new baby and planning for the actual birth as you go into the last 12 weeks of your pregnancy. Miriam also explains the changes you can expect your body to make such as your breasts starting to produce milk, and she provides useful tips on how to relax and conserve as much energy as possible for the birth.

In the forth of Miriam’s programmes, she talks you through the changes your body will experience during the second trimester, and how you’ll find your mood lightening up as your sense of fun and energy return. She also discusses the progress of your baby’s growth.

In the first of Dr. Miriam Stoppard's podcasts, she talks about the first three months of pregnancy. She explains the changes you can expect during pregnancy, how to cope with morning sickness and the growth of your baby. Miriam departs with her hints and tips on how to stay healthy and ensure your baby is getting the nutrients it needs.

In the second programme of The Pregnancy Diaries series, Miriam speaks to a woman who is 14 weeks into her pregnancy about how she found the first trimester. They discuss morning sickness, and how to maintain a healthy diet with plenty of protein and the right carbohydrates.

In the third of Miriam’s podcasts, she talks to a father about what he can expect through the pregnancy and how he can best support his pregnant partner. Also discussed is how his emotions are likely to change and how best to cope with these.