One Born Every Minute

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A baby is born somewhere in Britain every minute of every day. This programme documents a fraction of those births, celebrating what it really feels like to become a parent. A maternity hospital is equipped with 40 cameras to film everywhere from the reception desk to the neo-natal ward and birthing pool, capturing every candid moment that occurs when a new life is brought into the world. The series documents the event from the perspectives of both the parents-to-be and the hospital staff.

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Episode 1One Born Every Minute

The brilliant, award-winning series following the staff and patients on a labour ward returns. One expectant mum is screaming the house down.

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Episode 3Julia & Donna

Life-affirming, fly-on-the-wall medical series. Julia's heart defect means that her pregnancy and labour were always going to be a challenge. Donna hopes for a quick delivery.

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Episode 4Amelia & Lucy

One expectant mother is left in the dark when her partner is unable to be contacted. Another dad-to-be is in for a surprise after an unforeseen change to the birth plan.

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Episode 4Amelia & Lucy

One expectant mother is left in the dark when her partner is unable to be contacted. Another dad-to-be is in for a surprise after an unforeseen change to the birth plan. S2 Ep4

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Episode 5One Born Every Minute

Award-winning and life-affirming documentary series. Two older mums wait anxiously in the labour ward. Julia's child may be her only one and Sara's last labour was traumatic.

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Episode 6One Born Every Minute

Sarah & Jennine: Life-affirming series from a maternity ward in Southampton. A mum-to-be gives birth without the baby's dad, as he is in prison. Another mum has planned a hypno-birth. S2 Ep6

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Episode 7Kaycey and Hayley

Gripping stuff from a Southampton maternity ward. Older mum Hayley has decided to laugh her way through labour, with or without gas and air. Teen Kaycey wants a natural birth.

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Episode 7One Born Every Minute

Kaycey & Hayley: Gripping stuff from a Southampton maternity ward. Older mum Hayley has decided to laugh her way through labour, with or without gas and air. Teen Kaycey wants a natural birth. S2 Ep7

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Episode 8One Born Every Minute

It's heartrending, unmissable real-life drama as mum-of-one Hayley prepares for labour after the tragic loss of two babies. One of Sophia's twins will need special care.

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Episode 9One Born Every Minute

More miracles from the labour ward. This time, mums who are here against the odds triumph: Amy, who has had four miscarriages, and Hayley, who thought she'd never conceive.

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Episode 10Oakley & Carol

Heart-warmingly brilliant, award-winning series capturing the trials and tribulations of giving birth. Petite young mum Oakley needs all her strength to deliver a huge baby.

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Episode 10Oakley & Carol

Heart-warmingly brilliant, award-winning series capturing the trials and tribulations of giving birth. Petite young mum Oakley needs all her strength to deliver a huge baby. S2 Ep10

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Episode 12Caroline & Sarah

Hearts are in mouths in this award-winning documentary series set on a bustling maternity ward, as Caroline's triplets are to be delivered a staggering ten weeks early.

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