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a baby story returns with more delivery room drama and the joys of parenthood, this <month> on discovery home and health
Ever wondered what goes on inside the delivery room? Or why even the most cynical people get emotional during childbirth? This <month>, a new season of A BABY STORYtracks the poignantjourney of parents-to-be and captures the experience of having a baby from early preparation to the delivery room, revealing theaffecting, physical and social aspects of childbirth.A BABY STORYpremieresevery <day> at <time>, starting from <date>. Encores <date, time>.
Emmy-winning A BABY STORYoffers a 360 degree viewof pregnancy in the final trimester – from ultrasound scans to contraction pains. The enlightening series follow moms and dads-to-be on a variety of activities as they prepare for the baby from baby showers to painting the nursery. When the time comes, A BABY STORY is there when mum is rushed to the hospital, birthing centre or home while friends and family eagerly await the newest member of the family.
A heartwarming and emotional series, A BABY STORY captures it all – from dealing with difficult deliveries to the anxiety during the delivery process to the joy of holding the newborn for the first time. Celebrate the miracle of birth and explore the hopes, dreams and fears of impending parenthood with A BABY STORY.
A BABY STORY episode descriptions:
Baby Cartagena
When Felix found out his partner Denise had Lupus, it came as a terrible blow, but they soon recovered when they learned Denise was pregnant again.
Baby Luongo
It has been a very long road for Jennifer and Jason. After giving birth to their beautiful daughter Ava, Jen suffered three miscarriages. As a result, they turned to invitro-fertilization and are now pregnant with their second child!
Baby Masters
For Corrine and Lou the arrival of their first child, Hayden, came fast and furious… so one can only imagine the anticipation leading up to the arrival of baby number two!
Baby Garbrecht
Tyson and Michele are excited to meet their first child. They're not sure quite what to expect, but this happy-go-lucky couple thinks they canhandle anything.
Baby Spar
Susan and Ari got pregnant with their fifth after a weekend away from their four kids. Though Susan is nervous about running a household with five children, she believes they can manage.
Baby Hill
Tracy and Ryan weren't sure they would ever have children. After a long, emotional process of invitro-fertilization, they got pregnant with twinboys, Conner and Matthew and are now anxiously expecting their third.
Baby Loglisci
Unsure they would ever be able to conceive, Jeanine and Scott were overjoyed to learn they were expecting their first child. Due to the numeroussurgeries Jeanine has had over the years, getting an epidural was out of the question.
Baby Gann
Neither Tara nor Russ could have guessed when they met that each had had gastric bypass surgery! Now, a few years have passed and they are having their first child together.
Baby Heuser-Chavez
Kristina is pregnant with her second, but this doesn't stop her from going to law school, working, and taking care of her two-year-old daughter.
Baby Ruderman
First time parents Dana and Seth know they don't have it all figured out, but with family by their side, everyone is ready to meet this little prince or princess.
Baby Singh
For Janelle, delivering her first daughter Uma, was not an enjoyable experience. But this time around, with the help of a midwife and a doula, bothshe and husband Bobby are determined to deliver this baby naturally.
Baby Szymanowicz
With an active toddler running around, exhausted Erin cannot wait for this pregnancy to be over. But on the day of the induction, Erin is more anxious that husband Andre will pass out...AGAIN!
Baby Jun
Annie's due date comes and goes, and soon she is a week past her due date. She goes in for a scheduled appointment with her doctor, and after an ultrasound, her fluid is found to be dangerously low.
Baby Ryan
For Kathleen and Jeff, being able to have their second child is a true blessing. After suffering three miscarriages in only five months, they visit a doctor who diagnosed her with anticardiolipin disease.
Baby Outwater
Delivering your first child is supposed to be a joyous occasion, but for Meredith it was nothing but traumatic. Therecovery was so painful, caring for her newborn daughter was next to impossible. This time around, she and Alex have opted for a C-section.
Baby Brod
In this inspiring tale of a family's emotional journey,despite some complications Jodi and Michael draw upon their usual strong faith to getthrough.
Baby Saffian
Will Annette be able to have the natural birth she wants? Or will she need to use medication or worse yet, have a C-section?
Baby Drake
After a difficult surgery and a long road of invitro-fertilization, the Drakes are about to meet their miracle prince or princess.
Baby Zakim
For Judy and Jeff, getting pregnant after their firstborn son was easy, but remaining pregnant proved much more difficult. Judy suffered two miscarriages before finally finding success with this pregnancy.
Baby Frasca
After three healthy boys, Kiki and Marco thought that one more child would complete their family, and that maybe this time they'd get a girl.
Baby Rosenbaum
Bob and Gina are all jitters when the big day comes, but are moments away from finding out if it's a boy or a girl.
Baby O'Connor
This time around, the O'Connors know how blessed they are to be able to give Ariana a sister. But when a planned induction charters into unfamiliar territory, how will this nervous family hold it together?
Baby Mulligan
With their first son Luke, Carrie had a scheduled C-section. She hated the recovery and went on to become a doula. She has enlisted the help of midwife Lonnie, who is intent on letting Carrie have this baby naturally.
Baby Weber
For Jessica, childbirth comes at lightning speed. Her first baby, Mason, was five hours start to finish, and Jess didn't even have time to think about the pain.
Baby Wiener
Dad feels overwhelmed when the second baby arrives earlier than expected.
Baby Sefchick
After Suzy suffered a life-threatening pulmonary embolism, they weren't sure they would ever have children but by some miracle, she does!
Baby Romash
First time deliveries often present unique challenges and for Bill and Dana this is certainly the case. Dana plans on having a drug free delivery butwhen the baby's heart beat plummets, things change.
Baby Souza
Most C-sections are a routine procedure but for Rebecca, it will be a complicated process. How will this delivery turn out for this expecting mom?
Baby Moran
Dad Brian has one job – step on it – and get to the hospital as quickly as possible. Rush hour traffic and Sarah's history of rapid deliveries is a dangerous combination.
Baby Imbeault
Nine years after delivering her son, Louis, Nicole is not prepared to relive the pain of childbirth. And for husband Willie, the entire experience is frightening as he prepares to welcome his first born.
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