Synopsis
The series following the work of midwives in the busy labour wards at St Mary's Hospital, Manchester, tracks the specialist midwives who help parents through high-risk pregnancies.
- Programme: The Midwives
- Series: 1
- Episode: 4: Fighting for Life
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2012
- Health & Social Care
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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Blood Sugar levels dip dangerously for mum in labour | The Midwives
Blood Sugar levels dip dangerously for mum in labour | The Midwives
A diabetic mum's blood sugar levels drop dramatically which leave the midwives and doctor to decide to in...
Blood sugar levels dip for diabetic mother | The Midwives
Blood sugar levels dip for diabetic mother | The Midwives
Blood sugar levels change for an expectant mother and despite the midwives wanting her to come in she is hesitant t...
Diabetes and pregnancy risks | The Midwives
Diabetes and pregnancy risks | The Midwives
Midwives on the high risk unit discuss the risks of diabetes and pregnancy with a young mum-to-be.
Kidney problems and pregnancy (Part 1) | The Midwives
Kidney problems and pregnancy (Part 1) | The Midwives
A mum is taking a big risk of getting ill and potentially dying by having her second child despite having a kidney tran...
Kidney problems and pregnancy (Part 2) | The Midwives
Kidney problems and pregnancy (Part 2) | The Midwives
A mum with kidney problems is getting sicker by the day, the further her pregnancy continues.
Kidney problems and pregnancy (Part 3) | The Midwives
Kidney problems and pregnancy (Part 3) | The Midwives
A mum with kidney problems is admitted to hospital as she has terrible itching and clinical jaundice.
Kidney problems and pregnancy (Part 4) | The Midwives
Kidney problems and pregnancy (Part 4) | The Midwives
A mum with kidney problems is treated with an untested drug to stop her itching.
Kidney problems and pregnancy (Part 5) | The Midwives
Kidney problems and pregnancy (Part 5) | The Midwives
A mum with kidney problems has to go on to dialysis as her transplanted kidney has shut down.
Kidney problems and pregnancy (Part 6) | The Midwives
Kidney problems and pregnancy (Part 6) | The Midwives
A mum with kidney problems has to deliver her baby early.
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