One Born Every Minute

nelliedeane... Seeing what my DS and DIL are going through gives me some insight of how you must have suffered.

My eldest DS was born 'naturally' and my youngest DS was born by emergency cs - he was rhesus baby and needed 7 complete blood transfusions. We were just so very, very thankful and blessed that there was a team available to ensure he survived.

As you say, is a very emotive programme but I truly do not feel that anyone should ever feel 'cheated' if they are advised not to/are unable to physically give birth if intervention means that baby is born safely.

Granb ..very sorry for your loss have lost children of my own,first daughter at 7 weeks very brain injured though lack of oxygen at normal delivery,and my 2nd daughter aged 23 a victim of Domestic violence,I was a very active birthing partner at the delivery of my beautiful grandaughter who I have P.R. for....I love this programme for the happy memories I have of my own delivery and that of my grandaughter,I have also been an active birthing partner for my nephew. now aged 18 ...my 2nd and 3rd child born by elective c.s as considered safest by consultant....have a beautiful surviving son aged 29.....this programme is compulsive,it brings back so many happy memories,it is cathartic as I felt cheated by not having my 2nd and 3rd by "normal delivery".......guess this is avery emotive programme for many reasons for many peoplexxx

Granb so sorry for your loss.

I used to love watching this. First series youngest DS and his partner were expecting .... all went well - much joy over DGS born in June. Oldest DS and DIL gave birth Christmas Eve...DGS very ill and died on 6th January.
Have almost felt compelled to watch this series, albeit with tears streaming throughout. Brings home the fine balance there is in every birth and our inherent fragility opposed to our strength and need to survive.

In a quite bizarre way it has helped me through some of the early grieving process as I have been able to use it as a trigger (our own loss, loss of DS and DIL, dealing with their loss etc etc)

I loved watching the series, touching watching the new fathers. I missed out on that experience because DH was not present at DC's births even though one was born at home. It is not quite the same when you have nobody to hold your hand.

Dear granb and mishap, how awful for you! For most of us, the birth of our much-wanted grandchildren has been completely joyous. In my own case, five babies born relatively complication free. I know, though, how stressful this time is. You don't want the wind to blow on your precious ones, and the idea of life-threatening events for our daughters is unbeatable. I am delighted that you've come through it, and hope that all remains well for you. I've really enjoyed 'One Born' too, and have shed a tear at each birth too!

mishap, thank you. you must have through a terrible time with your D, too.

I loved watching this. Had a wee tear after every birth. Did anyone else notice how many fathers to be were clutching their phones, texting and not doubt updating Facebook pages while their partners were labouring? How things change!

All sympathies granb. My D had a severe ante-natal depression for 4 months - I spent every moment expecting her to take her own life - it was torture. We stayed near her as best we could - she did not get out of bed, except for the loo, for all that time. What a worry. With a happy ending too.

Gosh yes phoenix, what a strange young lady tarting up her makeup the whole time! - and giving OH the boot when he was desperate to support her.

I loved the two hairdressers who seemed so twee to start with and then you saw what a lovely relationship they had - and what a lovely birth - lucky girl!

thank you, nanachrissy and ariadne.

Loved this series, although the Eastern European woman who said "I hope I can survive this" whilst touching up her make up did make me want to slap her.

She also said "Tell Victor to leave" (or something like that) just after she had given birth.

Nice! (Not)

Cannot stand watching. Glad I was up the other end when I gave birth, also that OH was not there with the second child, cos I would gladly have killed him! My first words to him following the birth of our daughter were very unladylike.

Totally understandable, granbunny

Sorry to hear that Granbunny. I do hope you get past these feelings soon. It must be difficult.

can't watch. daughter was ill all through her pregnancy and came within 'two to three minutes' of death during/after labour, in november. i can't even bear to see pregnant women. each one looks like a walking corpse to me. i've been for counselling and i'm a lot better than i was. but i can't watch people giving birth!