Big Birthers
2019 · 45m · Documentary
A two-part documentary following obese mothers at Leicester Royal Infirmary's high risk maternity unit.
Episodes
1. Episode 145m · Sophie is desperate for a natural birth, but the size of the baby makes a caesarean a real possibility. Aimee must control her diet to avoid gestational diabetes. NJ has two full-time jobs, four children and a fifth on the way.
2. Episode 245m · Souvenir is about to give birth to her 3rd baby girl. She suffers with fibromyalgia and hypermobility syndrome, making this pregnancy much harder.More Like This
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