BBC Women’s Football Weekly – Mother’s Day special with Ellen White and Céline Bizet Dunham

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In a candid and important conversation, Lioness legend Ellen White sat down with Manchester United’s Celine Bizet Dunham to discuss motherhood in women’s football. From thinking about when is the right time to start a family, navigating training during pregnancy and her plans to return to training after giving birth, Celine shares her story to prove that you can “live two dreams at the same time.” Timecodes: 00:45 – How is Celine feeling at this moment? 01:40 – I was raising a family while always playing part of Celine’s plan and taking inspiration from Hannah Blundell. 03:51 – What support did Celine receive from Manchester United? 08:20 – Celine and Aaron’s “normal” situation as professional footballers. 09:30 – Who was the first person Celine told about her pregnancy? 11:25 – What are Celine’s plans to return to playing? 12:48 – Learn about the health of the pelvic floor and the changes that occur in its body. 16:30 – Breaking down the stigmas surrounding being a young mother in her ‘peak years’. 19:45 – What is the maternity leave policy in women’s football? 22:50 – How did her teammates react to the news of her baby? 25:40 – Celine asks Elaine about her motherhood journey. 28:45 – What is Celine most interested in after giving birth to her baby?

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