Nineteen years after becoming the first triplet to be delivered at the Liverpool Women’s, Kirsty has returned to have a baby of her own.

Tonight the midwives face the mother of all shifts. With the maternity ward full, three couples manage to get a room but have different experiences.

First time parents Rochalla and Craig arrive ten days overdue. Rochalla’s shock pregnancy defied medical odds as she conceived just weeks after an aggressive course of chemotherapy. But as the labour progresses, how do they feel about being back in hospital?

In this episode it’s the dads who are under the spotlight as three very different men prepare for fatherhood.

This episode explores the secrets of a good relationship. Inseparable Kirstine and Phil have not spent a day apart in 4 years, yet following an emergency during labour, the pair find themselves separated. But how will they cope?

In this episode 35 year old career woman Charlene is struggling to comes to terms with the fact she is about to become a mum, after dedicating her life to climbing the career ladder.

Thrill seeking 37 year old Gareth finally settled down after meeting his match 32 year old Jenny. Tragically, Gareth was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Now with the arrival of their first child, the pair must focus on their brand new adventure into parenthood.

After finally giving up on men, 34 year old beautician Maria finds herself unexpectedly falling for her builder David. With life’s plan finally coming together, some worrying news about their new unborn puts life on hold.

In this episode, the subject of friendship is under the spotlight.

19-year-old Jodie found herself pregnant after a “friends with benefits” fling with cheeky chappy Stephen. Despite the unusual set up, Stephen is determined to see his parental responsibilities through to be at Jodie’s bedside during her long labour.

30 year old Louise always felt destined to be a mum – she and husband Andy endured a six year struggle to conceive. After such a long battle the couple are finally looking forward to meeting their longed for baby.

For Venezuelan wife and her Lithuanian husband Karolis “home is where the heart is”. They have moved to Liverpool together to begin family life, but what will it be like becoming new parents far from home?

Louise is having her first child. At the age of 45 she has finally conceived after years of fearing she might never experience motherhood.

After their last daughter was stillborn, childhood sweethearts Sam (31) and Tony (31) felt nervous and guilty about trying again. Now they return to Liverpool Women’s Hospital to welcome a new baby, determined to look to the future without forgetting the past.

Being unable to control labour heightens first time Mum Natasha’s (24) anxiety. Partner Andrew (24) is the rock that stands between Natasha and a condition that has driven her to the brink in the past.

With their first baby on the way, ‘the tattooed lady’ Sazzie and ‘scary biker’ boyfriend Adam are hoping that they’ll be judged as parents and not because of how they look.

Sarah (32) and Stephen (37) had the shock of their lives when they found out they were expecting twins. Sarah and mum, Pat , are both midwives at the Liverpool Women’s Hospital and know only too well what can go wrong, but they have to let go of their fears.

At the Liverpool Women’s Hospital, it feels like the whole city has arrived at once to have their babies - the hospital faces a bed block crisis. Shift Leader Sarah and the midwives have to juggle and prioritise to ensure everyone gets the care they need.

When Jody and Chris arrive at the Women’s Hospital, she will be giving birth for the first time. It’s a day they thought would never come – after a rollercoaster struggle with infertility, one last try at IVF had surprising results.

26-year-old Samantha was determined not to marry into the army, but when she met military man Tony, 29, love blossomed. They’re coming to Birmingham Women’s Hospital hoping to welcome a new baby into the world, but Samantha’s complicated medical history is challenging.

Amy, 23, met Ben, 29, in a car park at work. Within three months of getting together she was pregnant. Ben has been suffering from sympathy pains and cravings but knows he has to ‘man up’ for the birth – the question is, can he?

41-year-old Sunny fell in love with 32-year-old Shay on the set of a Bollywood film but Shay's mother didn't approve of their relationship. Fourteen years on, the couple are expecting their first child.

After a year of online dating, Beth and David met in Birmingham for the best two weeks of their lives. But when David went home Beth discovered she was pregnant. Visa restrictions meant David had to stay in the US for the entire pregnancy leaving Beth to go it alone.

After seven years trying and two failed rounds of IVF, 33-year-old Jo and 47-year-old Pat believed they would never have children, until a visit to a clairvoyant offered hope.

34-year-old Chantell had a troubled upbringing and never thought she’d find love or have a family of her own. Then she met Phil, 33 and everything changed. They are now looking forward to the birth of their third child together.

After a string of failed relationships 27-year-old Jess found Leon, 33, on a bus and he was the perfect gentleman! He has a teenage daughter from a previous relationship. and he’s looking forward to having his baby with Jess and starting family life together.

Rose, 26, and Darren, 31, are expecting their first child together. But the journey to having a baby has not been easy. Rose suffered a stroke while pregnant and during the surgery to remove the clot she lost sight in one eye.

33-year old Tom has taken care for his dad since he was a teenager and never thought he’d find love or have a family of his own. Then he met 34-year-old Elly and they’re now expecting their first baby and are hoping the birth will go smoothly.

Lauren & Rachel knew they wanted to have a family together. Lauren carried their first daughter who was conceived using a donor. After suffering a miscarriage, Rachel has had to accept she may never be a genetic parent and so Lauren is now carrying their second child.