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NOW CLOSED Add your views on last night's episode of "One Born Every Minute" (17 Jan, Ch 4, 9pm) and you could win a £50 Amazon voucher

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AnnMumsnet · 17/01/2011 14:30

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!
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OP posts:
reddaisy · 17/01/2011 22:04

I enjoyed this week's episode much more than last week as I felt I connected more with the women giving birth. I welled up when Lydia's baby arrived and I'm a thickskinned mumsnetter.

But I would like to know what the babies are called and how much they weigh please - they are important details!!

And, Channel 4 you should do a follow up show in a few years to tell us how the families are getting on - which couples are still together etc, etc.

SilveryMoon · 17/01/2011 22:05

You see, I'm not completely sure what I wanrt from a show like this.
On the one hand, yes it would be fab to 'get to know' the parents and have a view of their journey, but then they'd have to fit it all into 1 hour so may mean just focusing on one couple which means i might get bored or switch off if I don't feel connected enough.
I still think it'd be good to do the odd show on the aftermath for the new family though as we discussed last week.

MrsShrekTheThird · 17/01/2011 22:05

not as good as last week imho.

sorry sg, we'll have to disagree Grin

SilveryMoon · 17/01/2011 22:06

Right, off to bed, early start

Pesha · 17/01/2011 22:06

I think the idea of the programme though is just about the labour and birth isn't it? There are other programmes that follow the families through pg and with a new baby but OBEM is just all about getting them out!
I think it would be nice though to have a brief sum up of the baby aterwards - sex, name, weight etc and maybe a couple of clips of them with the baby and talking about the baby in the same way we see a few clips of them before going into labour.

I felt 3 births was a bit much for one episode, I'd like to see more of each birth and more explanation given for why someone's being monitored or having their waters broken or whatever.

CountessVonKnackerstein · 17/01/2011 22:06

I don't understand a few things about this programme, much as I like it, I dont think it compares to the Discovery Health birth programmes. They show more of the whole story, more midwife interaction and more intervention too.

I'd like to know why is the full birth not shown - ie why are some parts of the mum's body greyed out? It's after 9pm, surely we know what to expect in a programme about birth?

I also think the voice at the end encouraging us to check the website could not have sounded more uninterested if they tried!

SilveryMoon · 17/01/2011 22:08

Pesha Yes maybe that would be good, a more educational, prep-like lay-out.
Hmmmm, might be a good idea actually

gingercat12 · 17/01/2011 22:08

Ewe Last year there definitely was at least one emergency cesarean. We just saw all the lights flashing, all staff running, mother rushed to a theatre, husband looking petrified. Later we saw that everything was all right. I think when it is so touch-and-go nobody wants to be filmed.
I remember this because we learnt that epidural takes 20 mins, while general anaesthetics only 15 mins, so they had to put her under.

doricpatter · 17/01/2011 22:09

I missed last week but this one was nice. I was in awe of how composed the Welsh woman was. I think I'd like to get to know the couples better - I'd happily watch an episode per couple and have their their experiences covered more comprehensively.

MrsShrekTheThird · 17/01/2011 22:09

yes pesha some things - both this week and last - aren't really explained. we're all left with loads of questions as to why things went as they did. maybe that's another one for Ann's feedback Wink
It wouldn't be necessary to include personal or medical information to a huge degree, just that this person't being monitored because of high BP or a brief summary of who had decided what - was it the mum's birth plan or the medics that decided this or that.

Guaparesaca · 17/01/2011 22:10

The programme makers have got the balance just right- the wonder and sheer joy for the parents as their baby is born, the dedication of the staff and yet the sense that this is just another day at work for them- maybe the music does that or the shots of the receptionist, staff drinking their cups of tea, domestic staff and porters going about their business, it feels very real and reminds me a lot of my experience having my DS, think that's why I enjoy the prog so much, even if some couples appeal to me more. I will be glued every week !

flamingtoaster · 17/01/2011 22:12

Great trailer for next week - I can't wait!

nowwearefour · 17/01/2011 22:15

I didnt find out the sex of the couple from Zimbabwe. There was a baby boy balloon at the end but wasnt sure which couple that referred to. Other than that, was moved to tears esp for the young couple.

dietcokes · 17/01/2011 22:16

Brilliant water birth Lydia

More calm labours like that please!

nevergoogledragonbutter · 17/01/2011 22:17

i wish that boy would get off his mobile! what a twat.

Pesha · 17/01/2011 22:18

Yes I don't want a full medical explanantion but I imagine the mws must explain to the woman why they're about to do something so surely we could just see this explanation being given or just a brief explanation from a mw in an interview.
I don't expect them programme to educate me but I would like to know the circumstances of the births they're showing us.

Agree with the idea of an occassional one off special showing more of the before and after bits that aren't covered in the weekly episodes.

CointreauVersial · 17/01/2011 22:19

Oh that was a lovely episode. I really liked all three couples, related to them a lot more than last weeks, and thought they all coped amazingly well with labour.

LOL at the big sister going grey and throwing up!

Just like the Welsh girl (Kate?) I remember laughing when dd2 was delivered.

Just wish we got to see a bit more of the babes (names/weights etc).

MrsShrekTheThird · 17/01/2011 22:28

I know I'll be addicted all series regardless... I just love this programme.

QODneystones · 17/01/2011 22:29

I wish I could have another baby..... a little tiny curled up ball of fury.
Awwwwwwwww

I did want to punch the sister of the beautiful girl when she kept childishly laughing at "things stretching" etc

LilBB · 17/01/2011 22:32

I'm watching on plus one. I think it's a bit calmer this week. Probably because there isn't a constant air raid siren scream. I really enjoy the show because there isn't a voice over telling us everything. Would be nice to know the names of the babies. The show at Xmas showed families from the previous series so that was a little bit of a catch up.

PrincessBoo · 17/01/2011 22:33

I do understand why they don't tell us the names of the babies and I'm not overly bothered about the weights, but I do want to know what sex they are!

practicallyimperfect · 17/01/2011 22:35

From my very limited experience it shows the realities, warts and all giving birth in a large maternity unit. I would like to see a forces delivery as that is what I had with ds and I would like to see what happens!

FlorenceAndTheMachine · 17/01/2011 22:37

I loved watching it (preferred rhis week to last week). The look of amazement as the Welsh woman was handed her baby was brilliant :)

I always miss everyone's names. Am useless observer. Also found it reminded me why I don't want any more children Grin.

solo · 17/01/2011 22:47

I like that there are curtains outside the doors. When I has Ds and he got stuck, I was lying butt naked on the bed waiting to go to theatre and the door was open with someone elses family walking past having a good old look...was not impressed with that. Curtains are such a simple thing to add to your privacy.

turnipvontrapp · 17/01/2011 22:51

Made me cry again! Very envious of the bikini mother's amazing body. Love it when the dads cry too.