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"The Midwives"
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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 induce labour.
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Pregnant woman discharges herself | The Midwives
A woman who is recommended to stay in the ward to be monitored disagrees with the midwives and discharges herself.
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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...
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Being a bereavement midwife | The Midwives
Bereavement midwives Vicky and Emma explain what they can do for unfortunate parents who suffer an early loss of their...
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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.
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Mum-to-be wants an epidural | The Midwives
A mum in pain wants an epidural but the midwives suggest otherwise.
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Homebirth and doula | The Midwives
Midwives are on hand to assist in case a home birth goes wrong.
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Woman asks for epidural | The Midwives
Despite wanting a natural birth, a pregnant woman changes her mind about wanting an epidural.
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Deciding a natural birth after a complicated first | The Midwives
A couple who went through a distressing first birth are keen to explore a natural birth the second time round.
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Dwarfism and pregnancy | The Midwives
Mum-to-be Sophie has short-limb dwarfism and there is a 50/50 chance that Sophie's baby may inherit the condition.
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Woman with heart defect is offered termination | The Midwives
After becoming pregnant, a mother was diagnosed with a complex congenital heart condition putting both mum and her baby's life...
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Diabetes and exomphalus | The Midwives
A baby has developed an exomphalos where some of the baby's internal organs have developed outside the body.