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Every birth has a story. This hugely popular, BAFTA award-winning documentary series features the extraordinary highs and lows of the day- to-day life in a maternity hospital. As ever, the human stories rise above everything else. The relationships between mothers and their partners, and the enduring emotional power of the moment when new life begins are captured in intimate detail.

Documentary · 2011 · 47 min

Starring Shay Grewal , Sunny Grewal , Steven Hartley

Director Lorraine Charker-Phillips , James House

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

In this first episode, 37-year-old Tracy is in labour with her fourth child. Accompanied by her husband Steve - who is in a jovial mood - and her second son Liam, who's 18, Tracy is calm and upbeat about her labour until the heart rate of her baby slows. - Some strong language

45 min · Feb 9, 2010
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Sam is in labour with her first child and finding the pain unbearable. Her boyfriend Ed's feeling the pressure too. And midwife Kay ponders her career after realising that she delivered Ed. - Strong language

45 min · Feb 16, 2010
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

Lisa's baby Jack has been born with his bowel outside his body. His first few days are critical. Meanwhile, midwife Dominique is determined that Sarah will have the natural birth she wants.

45 min · Feb 23, 2010
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

Kelly is having her fifth baby. Her last one came three minutes after her waters broke. Meanwhile, Joy has had five years of IVF and waits in hospital for days for her first baby to arrive.

45 min · Mar 2, 2010
EPISODE 5

Episode 5

Two young mums-to-be come in to the hospital at the end of unexpected pregnancies. And for their mothers it's time to face up to their girls becoming somebody else's mum.

44 min · Mar 9, 2010
EPISODE 6

Episode 6

Two mothers are about to give birth to their first babies while two fathers are trying to work out their role in the birthing process. And the midwives reminisce about memorable births.

44 min · Mar 16, 2010