It's that moment we've been waiting for... it's Baby's Big Showtime!! But you'll need to have been living under a rock to not know about latest figures that suggest that black mothers are five times more likely to die in childbirth than white mothers in the UK. On the surface it doesn't make sense – how does that disparity come about?! And on a human level, it is petrifying!

We revisit our conversation with Anu from episode 1 to answer the hows and whys, and also talk about the ways that black mothers and our birthing partners can advocate for and safeguard our wellbeing.

Visit www.fivexmore.com for resources for mothers, birthing partners and healthcare professionals.

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Babies cost money and children cost even more!! And that's before we even start talking about the impact that pregnancy and motherhood can have on our careers...

Tobi, the founder of MyBumpPay (@mybumppay), talks to us about navigating "the motherhood penalty" at work, how we can prepare for the unexpected, and how to come back to work with a bang – whether that's in your previous role or you've decided to start something new after maternity leave!

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Content Warning: This episode is about miscarriage and baby loss and will not be for everyone. Please take care of yourself and make use of the following websites: miscarriageassociation.org.uk, sayinggoodbye.org and petalscharity.org. If you are expecting a baby and want reassurance, then kickscount.org empowers mums-to-be with knowledge and confidence.

The reality is that you can do everything right and things still go wrong. It's devastating and heartbreaking, but Rachel Yvonne (@rachellyvonne) takes us through her journey of loss and healing.

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How do you make a baby? Turns out even with age, life circumstances, and general health in your favour, it might not be as easy as you'd think.

On this episode, our guest Grace takes us through the ins and outs of assisted conception – how it can affect your body, your mind and also your relationships.

For more information and support on your fertility journey, check out www.fertilitynetworkuk.org.

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So, you think you wanna have a kid or two... but when is the right time? If you have them too early you sabotage your career and future success, but if you leave it too late you might run out of time or run into complications... Two mums at opposite ends of the age spectrum talk honestly about these dilemmas and the pressure that comes with them.

Featuring Bolanle Tajudeen (@bolanle_tajudeen on Instagram) and Anu (@anu_obaro on Twitter).

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