For the first time on Hormones & Heroines, Sarah-Jane sits down with one of the most respected names in maternal and foetal medicine. Professor Asma Khalil.

Professor Khalil also delivered Sarah-Jane's two children, so this one is personal.

Whether you're pregnant, trying to conceive, navigating a previous loss, or just terrified of doing the wrong thing, this episode is for you.

If you've ever wondered whether it's safe to take paracetamol, drink coffee, have sex, fly, exercise, or eat sushi while pregnant, Professor Khalil is here with the science, the straight answers, and the no BS truth on what's a real risk and what's a myth.

She doesn't just list the dos and don'ts. She tells you why and what actually happens to your baby when things go wrong.

In this episode, you'll learn:

The truth about paracetamol and autism and why the viral scare story was wrong

Why untreated fever in pregnancy is actually more dangerous than the medicine

What alcohol, smoking and recreational drugs actually do to your baby

The real risks of flying, saunas and why you should avoid heavy lifting in pregnancy

What the research says about aspirin, progesterone and preventing miscarriage

The disparity around black women's pregnancy and childbirth outcomes and why studies show black doctors are getting better results for black patients

The honest truth about getting pregnant over 40 and what doctors won't always tell you

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Professor Khalil is a licensed medical professional but this episode is intended for general educational purposes only. Every pregnancy is different, so please discuss your own personalised plan with your own doctor or midwife.