Synopsis

This episode follows the midwives at the University Hospital of Wales as they look after mums who need additional support and care.

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16-year-old complains of back pain | The Midwives

BBC Two | 2013 | 4'54''

A teen mum complains of back pain which isn't going away even after taking antibiotics.

16-year-old reflects on giving birth | The Midwives

BBC Two | 2013 | 2'04''

A teen mum reflects on her experience giving birth and her future life with baby ahead.

A 16-year-old is pregnant | The Midwives

BBC Two | 2013 | 4'21''

A teenager finds out she is seven months pregnant so has to catch up on her antenatal care.

A 47-year-old mother | The Midwives

BBC Two | 2013 | 3'51''

A forty-seven year old mum-to-be is assessed by the midwife and explains why her age doesn't matter.

A baby's growth has slowed | The Midwives

BBC Two | 2013 | 1'57''

A woman has been coming in to the unit for daily scans because her baby's growth has slowed down.

A caesarean section | The Midwives

BBC Two | 2013 | 4'18''

The surgical process of a caesarean section.

A caesarean section for a woman with heart disease | The Midwives

BBC Two | 2013 | 7'01''

After having a necessary caesarean and giving birth, the mother is having increased heart issues.

A couple refuse any medical intervention | The Midwives

BBC Two | 2013 | 4'05''

A couple who have very strict eating habits refuse scans of their baby as they worried it might distress it.

A natural birth in a pool | The Midwives

BBC Two | 2013 | 2'28''

A woman gives birth naturally in a birthing pool.

Baby born with exomphalus | The Midwives

BBC Two | 2013 | 3'26''

A baby is born with exomphalos where some of the baby's internal organs have developed outside the body.

Baby has exomphalus removed | The Midwives

BBC Two | 2013 | 5'28''

A baby has some of her internal organs outside the body so doctors have to perform surgery to place them back into her abdomen.

Baby lost just after birth | The Midwives

BBC Two | 2013 | 4'25''

A couple speak frankly about losing their premature baby who only lived for an hour.

Beginning training to be a midwife | The Midwives

BBC Two | 2013 | 6'28''

A student midwife gets hands-on experience at Birmingham Women's Hospital - one of the busiest maternity units in the country.

Being a bereavement midwife | The Midwives

BBC Two | 2013 | 3'17''

Bereavement midwives Vicky and Emma explain what they can do for unfortunate parents who suffer an early loss of their baby just a...

Caesarean section | The Midwives

BBC Two | 2013 | 4'39''

A student midwife deals with a woman who, due to complications, has to have a Caesarean section.

Caesarean sections on the rise | The Midwives

BBC Two | 2013 | 45''

A midwife explains that the choice or need to have a caesarean sections are on the rise in the UK.

Choosing a natural birth | The Midwives

BBC Two | 2013 | 3'08''

A midwife who is an advocate for natural birth talks to an expectant mother about her desires to avoid as much medical intervention a...

Couple refuse pain relief for birth | The Midwives

BBC Two | 2013 | 4'32''

A couple are adamant they do not want any medical intervention including pain relief.

Deciding a natural birth after a complicated first | The Midwives

BBC Two | 2013 | 5'25''

A couple who went through a distressing first birth are keen to explore a natural birth the second time round.

Delivering triplets | The Midwives

BBC Two | 2013 | 6'03''

A lot of work goes into a planned caesarean for a mum expecting triplets, all of who have to be taken to the special care unit.

S2E7: It’s Complicated | The Midwives

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