Pregnancy is often described as a natural milestone in a woman’s life. But medically, it is also one of the most complex physiological events the body will ever experience.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr Vicky O'Dwyer, Consultant Obstetrician and Director of Gynaecology at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin. Dr O'Dwyer has a special interest in preventing preterm birth and caring for women who experience pregnancy with pre-existing medical conditions.

In this thoughtful and reassuring conversation, we explore how doctors identify and manage risk in pregnancy, what preterm birth really means, and why pregnancy can offer important insights into a woman’s future health.

We also discuss the realities of modern motherhood, including pregnancy later in life and the growing number of women navigating pregnancy with chronic health conditions.

This episode offers clarity, reassurance and expert insight for women who are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or simply interested in understanding more about how pregnancy shapes long-term health.

This conversation is about understanding, preparation and reassurance. Because when women have access to good information, they are empowered to navigate their pregnancy with confidence.

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