Synopsis
Laura is about to have her second child. She is plagued with worry about doing it all again and the affect this new stress will have on the baby.
- Programme: Misbehaving Mums to Be
- Episode: 5
- Channel: BBC Three
- Broadcast year: 2011
- Nursing & Midwifery | Antenatal Care and the Role of the Midwife
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