Around 50 midwives, nurses and support workers enjoyed an exclusive viewing of Emma Willis: Delivering Babies after it was filmed at Watford General.
The ‘thank you’ event for West Herts NHS Trust staff was held at Watford FC this week ahead of the new series being available to stream free on U or watched live on U&W from 9pm on Thursday, September 5.
Willis joined the team in January for 10 weeks’ filming which saw her work towards becoming a qualified Maternity Support Worker (MSW), including hands-on monitoring of newborns during their first few days.
Chief nurse Kelly McGovern said: "Many of those who featured in the TV series have said that it’s made them realise how valuable and life-changing the work they do is when they’ve watched back clips.
"When you do it every day, it’s easy to lose sight of the massive difference our midwives, doctors and nurses make to so many parents. Watching the first episode was emotional but also hugely inspiring and joyful.”
The series is produced by Firecracker Films, with creative director Sam Emmery adding: "We're thrilled to bring Emma Willis back for another series of Delivering Babies.
“This series, filmed at Watford General Hospital, not only showcases Emma’s dedication but also shines a light on the incredible work of midwives and maternity support workers and their role in supporting families during one of the most important moments in their lives.”
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