In this episode, we’re shining a light on pre-eclampsia—one of the most important complications that can arise during pregnancy. We explore what pre-eclampsia is, who is at risk, the warning signs to look out for, how it’s diagnosed, and the latest approaches to management and treatment. Whether you’re an expectant parent, healthcare professional, or simply interested in maternal health, this episode offers practical, evidence-based information to help you better understand this potentially serious condition.

And because timing is everything, we’re recording this while gearing up to watch the All-Ireland GAA Football Final as proud Mayo supporters. Hope springs eternal… even if it’s now 75 years since Mayo last lifted the Sam Maguire Cup! Maybe this is finally the year—or maybe we’ll just add another chapter to the rollercoaster that is being a Mayo fan.

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In this episode, we explore diabetes in pregnancy and what it means for both mother and baby. We discuss the different types of diabetes that can occur during pregnancy, including gestational diabetes and pre-existing diabetes, and explain why early diagnosis and effective management are so important.

Join us as we unpack risk factors, screening, blood glucose monitoring, nutrition, physical activity, medication options, and what to expect during pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period.

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In this episode, we discuss the growing maternity care crisis across the UK and why it has become one of the NHS’s most pressing patient safety challenges. Drawing on recent national investigations and independent reviews, we explore how chronic staff shortages, underfunding, poor workplace culture, and inconsistent standards of care have contributed to avoidable harm for mothers and babies.

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