One Born Every Minute

Tonight the midwives face the mother of all shifts. With the maternity ward full, three couples manage to get a room but have different experiences. Self–confessed princess Sarah and her devoted fiancée Chris arrive 8 weeks earlier than expected. Chris pampers Sarah endlessly to distract him from panicking, but complications during labour means they come face to face with their worst nightmare. Big kid Gary strives to grow up and become the responsible father and husband that partner Claire demands. And Mormons Chloe and Daniel are hoping their new baby will bring them a step closer to the large and busy family they dream of.

First time parents Rochalla and unflappable partner Craig arrive ten days overdue. Rochalla’s shock pregnancy defied medical odds as she conceived just weeks after an aggressive course of chemotherapy. But as the labour progresses, how do they feel about being back in hospital? 44 year old train driver Kieron and 42 year old wife Joanne like everything to run like clockwork and find it hard to kick their clockwatching habit during labour. Self-confessed ladies’ man Michael has curbed his bad boy ways after meeting perfect match Natalia, who will be having her fourth child by caesarean section.

In this episode it’s the dads who are under the spotlight as three very different men prepare for fatherhood. Self-confessed Daddy’s girl midwife Kirsty looks after Rebecca and Jack, an army soldier who is more confident about going into battle than he is about changing nappies. Mum Billie arrives with ex-partner 39 year old Nathan. Despite being apart, they hope they can raise their child together. And John, who has always wanted to be a Dad is hoping some of his broodiness will rub off on his girlfriend Natalie.

Tonight’s episode explores the secrets of a good relationship. Inseparable Kirstine and Phil have not spent a day apart in 4 years, yet following an emergency during labour, the pair find themselves separated. But how will they cope? 32 year old independent businesswoman Tyla doesn’t need a man in her life, much to her mum Rhona’s dismay, yet as she awaits the arrival of her third child, Tyla starts to deliberate her romantic future. Spanish nurses 25 year old Carlota, and 35 year old Javier epitomise the perfect relationship but as the pair quickly realise, labour can be challenging even for the very best of partnerships.

In this episode 35 year old career woman Charlene is struggling to comes to terms with the fact she is about to become a mum, after dedicating her life to climbing the career ladder. As she approaches the final stages of labour Charlene’s Mum Marion and Aunt Bev bring a huge dollop of scouse humour to the room to help Charlene through. 21 year old Jess found herself pregnant after a short fling and only truly believed the news after seeing her first scan. She is hopeful that with the help and support of flatmate Lauren, who is at her bedside, she can learn to become the best mum possible. Sam, 41, swore she'd never have another after suffering a traumatic birth with her first child, but losing her Mum meant a total re-think on her future plans. Sam is also convinced that her late mother is in the labour room with her.

Thrill seeking 37 year old Gareth finally settled down after meeting his match 32 year old Jenny. Tragically, just eighteen months into their relationship Gareth was diagnosed with the life limiting illness Multiple Sclerosis. Now with the arrival of their first child, the pair must focus on their brand new adventure into parenthood. Following two previous emergency caesarean’s will it be third time lucky for 28 year old Tina and 32 year old Alan, who are desperate to experience a natural birth for the first time. 35 year old entrepreneur Terry likes to be in control of all aspects of his life, yet after the unexpected loss of their first baby, how will he cope as partner Mel goes into labour with their second child?

After finally giving up on men, 34 year old beautician Maria finds herself unexpectedly falling for her builder David. With life’s plan finally coming together, some worrying news about their new unborn puts life on hold. Sometimes opposites really do attract, and no more so than for the perfect prefect Ruby and teenage rebel Colin. After the birth of their first child, their opposing personalities were put to the test when 26 year old doctor Ruby suffered with post -natal depression. As they wait for the arrival of their second child, will it be Ruby’s hard working ethos or Colin’s jokey ways that will help get them through? With a third baby on the way, 34 year old Gary is proud to be raising a family of his own with partner Louise, on the estate he grew up to love.

In this episode, the subject of friendship is under the spotlight. Childhood best mates Karra and Danny have a 3 year old son with a rare condition who requires 24 hour care. Now awaiting the arrival of their third child, they realise it’s their deep friendship which has helped them cope and given them their positive outlook on life. Cathryn and Dean became best friends after meeting at a fracture clinic. Six years on, their relationship has taken an unexpected twist. Both Mandy and Melvyn were born unable to hear. Having already had one hearing child they are hoping that by having another, it will bring the sound of chattering children into their home.