Episode 2 | The Surrogates

The NHS and the 70-year fight against infection | Matron, Medicine and Me

Fern Britton describes the evolution of the NHS' fight against infection with antibiotics and vacci...

Episode 1 | The Surrogates

Caitlin and Emma try to help other people start a family. David looks for a surrogate.

First days nursing on an A&E Ward | Saving Our Nurses

Newly qualified Nurse Lauren is observed working in A&E.

Midwife visits a day old baby in the home | The Midwives

Midwife Dai visits a family with a day old baby and teaches them some important care lessons about looking after the...

Nurse talks about when a patient dies | We Are England

Niamh talks about facing death in ICU.

S01: Night Nurses - Birmingham | We Are England

When the rest of the world is sound asleep, the nurses battle to keep their patients alive. We follow them on a night shift a...

Stillborn risks are outlayed to doubtful mum | The Midwives

A woman who discharged herself is given her options and the varying levels of risk especially if she doesn't stay...

A caesarean section | The Midwives

The surgical process of a caesarean section.

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

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

A natural birth in a pool | The Midwives

A woman gives birth naturally in a birthing pool.

Beven and the tumultuous start to the NHS | Matron, Medicine and Me

The start of the National Health Service wasn't a new idea and also wasn't greeted with pleasure by all, ...

Caring for sick children before the NHS | Matron, Medicine and Me

Lucy speaks to Historian Tanya Macintosh about how children were treated before the NHS.

Choosing a natural birth | The Midwives

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

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.

Epidural usage | The Midwives

Requests from pregnant women asking for epidurals has doubled over the last 20 years.

Home birth and the risks | The Midwives

Midwife Jan sets out the risks to a mother who has chosen to have a home birth.

Introduction of legislation on FGM | BBC News

Legislation is introduced in 2014 in an effort to stop Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) by allowing the courts to prosecute pare...

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.

Nurse has an issue with a patient in ICU | We Are England

Neelam deals with a patient with spiralling vitals. She also talks about the importance of reassurance.

Reporting FGM in the NHS | BBC News

Medical and care staff are now required to look out for signs of FGM with their patients and are required by law to report it.