Channel 4 have asked Mumsnet to find out what you think about their new series of One Born Every Minute. The second episode is tonight - Channel 4 at 9pm - it is a 12 part series.
We've recruited a special panel of volunteer viewers to add their comments to this thread. Channel 4 don't have specific questions for you - they are interested in your general comments and thoughts about all aspects of the programme and the debate this generates. The panel are a mix of Mumsnetters, all of whom are parents, some pregnant, some not, some have seen the programme before, others haven't.
They would also love any other Mumsnetters - ie folks NOT in the panel - to add their comments here. Anyone who contributes to this thread will be entered into a prize draw where one winner, drawn at random, will win a £50 Amazon voucher.
So, please post your thoughts and comments on the programme below. We'd welcome 'live' feedback during the broadcast as well as a comment at the end. If you can't post during the broadcast please add your thoughts by the end of Tues Jan 18th.
Additionally - if you haven't already - do have a look at the extra info about the series on the One Born Every Minute website - and let us know on this thread what you think about it.
If you are a panel member please identify yourself as one when you first post.
Many thanks and enjoy!
MNHQ
Guaparesaca
Mon 17-Jan-11 21:15:40
Compulsive telly viewing for a Monday night,DH always scarpers upstairs the minute it starts (he was at the births of both our DCs though !)
SilveryMoon
Mon 17-Jan-11 21:15:53
Yes Totoros I don't like that, don't see the point in them airing that either tbh
Ah water birth, are they going to mention the sieve???
kingprawntikka
Mon 17-Jan-11 21:17:30
I wish I'd looked that good in labour!
Ewe
Mon 17-Jan-11 21:17:56
Really like the young couple, probably because I was a year younger than her when I had my DD so can relate easily. How fab does Lydia look in that bikini?
So good to see a water birth too.
nice they are letting her sister in. such a lovely family
MrsPickles
Mon 17-Jan-11 21:19:30
Wow Lydia looks like she's has a total fanjo wax from what I could see in the pool, impressed at her fanjo maintenance at full term
SilveryMoon
Mon 17-Jan-11 21:20:02
I'm not really feeling this episode as much as last weeks.
There's a bit too much negativity for me, what with the cleaner moaning and the family of the young couple talking about abortions and lack of contraception
mrs pickles - nooo wayyyy 
pmsl
Ewe
Mon 17-Jan-11 21:20:32
Aww, I like hearing about the falling in love bit, sets the scene really nicely.
really nice little interview then with those 2, he really loves her
I know they need to show the 'waiting' and long process sort of thing, but this is a bit yawwnnnn atm
RailwayChild
Mon 17-Jan-11 21:21:39
Why are the Dad's so useless?
What's with texting whilst she labours?
i think i'd be kicking that sister out!!!
kingprawntikka
Mon 17-Jan-11 21:23:08
I am enjoying this weeks episode more. The couples both seem really nice.
Ewe
Mon 17-Jan-11 21:23:13
I had a fanjo wax a week before my EDD 
it seemed ever so important at the time. I couldn't cope with the thought of all the blood n gunk getting in my lady hair.
I love seeing the midwives getting organised, worrying about notes, organising all the women on the whiteboard. Its the other side of the unique experience every couple is going through. I find the contrast really engaging.
SilveryMoon
Mon 17-Jan-11 21:23:42
MrsShrek agree. Although it is nice to get a bit of background info, I am watching this because I am interested in labour and childbirth, not because I want to hear if the sister likes hospitals or not 
get the mac and wellies out - ARM time
Pesha
Mon 17-Jan-11 21:23:45
I'd rather see more of the mum and dad than the bloody sister moaning about how hard it is for her, whats she got to do with anything?!
how far dialted is lydia, did they say?
Why are they breaking her waters? Why has she come out of the pool?? I refused to cone out once in :-)
Ewe
Mon 17-Jan-11 21:24:19
Sister would be out on her arse, how irritating.
