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Can motherhood enhance sporting performance?17 September 2008
Katie Chapman in action
Motherhood and Sportswomen

Kim Clijsters won the US open on Sunday watched by her 18 month old daughter Jada. She is one of a growing number of elite sportswomen who have combined motherhood with outstanding success. Do pregnancy and motherhood provide any advantages to women who are training and competing at a high level? Jenni speaks to England footballer Katie Chapman who has two young sons and Professor Ellis Cashmore from the department of Sports and Exercise at Stafford University.



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