Synopsis
Katie visits a mother who has missed one her scheduled blood test appointments and discusses her concerning lack of iron.
- Programme: The Midwives
- Series: 1
- Episode: 03: How the Other Half Push
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2012
- Nursing & Midwifery | The Role of the Midwife during Labour and Birth
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