A new show will take viewers behind the scenes at one of Northern Ireland's busiest maternity units.
Belfast Midwives is a new five-part documentary series that will show was life is like for the staff and families coming through the doors of the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital in Belfast.
Each episode features three very different birth stories – from emergency C-sections to extraordinary water births - the series follows the midwives supporting a diverse cast of families during this important life moment.
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Filmed in the summer of 2022, the show is full of warmth, humour and emotion - the midwives’ story told in their own words.
When does Belfast Midwives air on Channel 4?
Episode 1 of Belfast Midwives will be broadcast on Tuesday, January 3 at 10pm on Channel 4.
All five episodes will also be available to watch as a boxset on All 4.
In the first episode of this brand-new series, you'll meet three couples on the brink of welcoming a new baby into their family.
Mum Sindhura and her husband Harish moved to Belfast from India where they had their first child. Supported by midwife Deirbhile, this is the first time Harish has been allowed to attend the birth of his baby.
Seasoned midwife Naomi loves working in theatre, supporting mums through C-sections. This is Nikita and James’ fourth pregnancy but the couple sadly lost a previous baby at 24 weeks.
Elsewhere Ashley wants a waterbirth and husband Kyle wants a son. Will they both get what they want? Midwife Aimee is on hand to help.
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