Midwife refers mother to ”Vunerable Babies” scheme | The Midwives

Duration: 4'08''

Synopsis

Due to the single mother being in care herself as a child, the midwife has recommend she be put on a scheme called "Vulnerable Babies", much to the annoyance of the mother.

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