One Born Every Minute

One Born Every Minute returns for a brand new series at Bristol’s Southmead Hospital - home to the busiest maternity unit in the West Country. In the first episode, it’s a day to remember as fourth generation twins make an appearance on the delivery suite, a larger than life double act struggle to see the funny side of their extended labour and an expectant father holds his breath hoping for a boy. Mel (35) is an identical twin. Her father is also a twin, as was her grandmother so it’s incredibly rare that Mel herself would be pregnant with twins - but that’s exactly what’s happened. When Mel’s waters break unexpectedly she invites identical twin sister Sherill to be birthing partner alongside husband Chris (37). Mel says “Before I met Chris, Sherill was probably the only person I was really close to. If I don’t speak to her for a day or two, I feel a bit like I’ve lost something.” Hospital policy states however that only one person can accompany Mel into theatre but will she choose her soul-mate sister or dad to be Chris? Larger-than-life Su (36) felt she’d hit the jackpot when she met younger man Dan (28) and the couple arrive at Southmead in high spirits. Their baby is in breech so they’ve been booked for a caesarean and can’t wait for the little one to arrive. Plans are thrown out the window however when baby decides to move around meaning that the couple are able to have a natural delivery. Su starts to feel incredibly anxious and when Dan goes home for the night nerves start to get the better of her. Katy (30) and Rob (36) met at work and after taking Katy on a fun run for their first date Rob decided that she was the perfect fit. Now however the race is on to make it to the delivery suite before their second child arrives. Katy had planned a long list of jobs to keep Rob busy during the labour but there’s little time for chores as contractions are coming on thick and fast. All Rob can do is stand back, keep quiet and cross his fingers. But will his silent prayers for a son he can play football with be answered?