babies 24/7: The maternity ward



Executive Producer



6x60 | Observational Documnetary | Five & 5Star

The reality of childbirth is laid bare in this obdoc series following expectant parents hoping for the perfect birth at The Royal Preston Hospital’s award-winning Maternity Unit. Each episode features two sets of parents navigating the final stages of pregnancy and the maternity staff working 24 hours a day to ensure a safe delivery. When it comes to the big day will their best laid birth plans play out? From water births to emergency Caesareans, we’re up close at every unexpected turn, witnessing the pain, laughter, heartache and joy, as a dedicated maternity team welcome the next generation into the world.