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Mark Stephen hears the stories of the North East's distinctive past. This week - a look at some of the old traditions and customs relating to pregnancy and birth.

From giving the new baby a silver coin for luck to not bringing the pram into the house before the new arrival, Mark discovers with the help of folklorist Margaret Bennett and midwife historian Lindsay Reid that some of the old superstitions are still very much alive to this day.