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Lydia Maguire

Season 1, Ep. 5

Actress-turned-teacher Lydia Maguire discusses pre-labour pub sessions, her husband boldly stopping traffic to get to the hospital, and an aggressively speedy baby arrival. Also features an extended discussion on perineum massage.

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