S01E02: Make Me a Midwife | The Midwives

Duration: 59'03''

Synopsis

The series following the work of midwives in the busy labour wards at St Mary's Hospital in Manchester tracks the progress of young trainee midwives Chloe, Aurelie and Jess.

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