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0:00:37 > 0:00:39- I'm Tara Morrisey.
0:00:40 > 0:00:42- I was born in Manchester.
0:00:42 > 0:00:46- I've lived in Penrhyndeudraeth - for fifteen years.
0:00:52 > 0:00:53- I have three children.
0:00:53 > 0:00:57- Kian is six. - He'll be seven in October.
0:00:59 > 0:01:02- Kiera is two - and will be three in December.
0:01:03 > 0:01:07- Keegan is one - and will be two in November.
0:01:09 > 0:01:10- And this one.
0:01:10 > 0:01:12- I don't know the name yet.
0:01:13 > 0:01:14- But it begins with K!
0:01:18 > 0:01:23- I learnt Welsh in Year Five - here in Ysgol Cefn Coch.
0:01:25 > 0:01:27- I went to the Language Unit.
0:01:28 > 0:01:32- I was only there for two weeks - and I learnt it.
0:01:34 > 0:01:37- My partner comes from Wolverhampton.
0:01:39 > 0:01:42- I met him ten years ago in Barmouth.
0:01:48 > 0:01:49- That's it, really.
0:01:53 > 0:01:57- My parents moved with me, - my brother and sister...
0:01:57 > 0:01:59- ..to live in Penrhyn...
0:02:00 > 0:02:03- ..so we could all - have a safer life...
0:02:04 > 0:02:06- ..to actually play in the front...
0:02:07 > 0:02:11- ..and not be stuck - in a backyard in Manchester.
0:02:13 > 0:02:15- I like Penrhyn for that.
0:02:16 > 0:02:19- It's much safer for my children.
0:02:21 > 0:02:24- It's quiet, but it's nice.
0:02:28 > 0:02:31- This pregnancy wasn't planned.
0:02:32 > 0:02:34- But I knew it was going to happen.
0:02:35 > 0:02:37- I just felt ill.
0:02:39 > 0:02:41- I wanted to sleep all the time.
0:02:42 > 0:02:45- I went to the doctor for a test.
0:02:45 > 0:02:46- And there we are.
0:02:47 > 0:02:48- A baby is coming!
0:02:51 > 0:02:53- I wanted a lot of children.
0:02:54 > 0:02:56- I wanted a football team.
0:02:57 > 0:02:58- But not any more.
0:02:59 > 0:03:01- This is the last one.
0:03:09 > 0:03:11- I'm Meirionwen Humphries.
0:03:11 > 0:03:14- I've been a midwife for some time...
0:03:15 > 0:03:17- ..since 2000.
0:03:17 > 0:03:21- Before that, I worked - as a nurse and a midwife.
0:03:22 > 0:03:24- I'm Tara's midwife.
0:03:26 > 0:03:30- At the moment, - I look after about 43 women...
0:03:33 > 0:03:35- ..on my caseload.
0:03:37 > 0:03:39- I've just been on holiday.
0:03:39 > 0:03:43- Maybe more have come in - and have to be booked.
0:03:44 > 0:03:49- I've been back for one day. - I haven't caught up with that yet.
0:03:49 > 0:03:51- At the moment, it's 43.
0:03:58 > 0:04:00- Can I feel your tummy?
0:04:01 > 0:04:02- Thanks.
0:04:02 > 0:04:05- I'll just measure it.
0:04:06 > 0:04:07- You know the drill.
0:04:07 > 0:04:10- Cold hands go - on the top of the bump.
0:04:10 > 0:04:12- I measure from the top...
0:04:13 > 0:04:15- ..to the top of the bone here.
0:04:17 > 0:04:20- That's 35 and three quarters.
0:04:20 > 0:04:22- That's quite close, isn't it?
0:04:22 > 0:04:23- That's quite close, isn't it?- - Yes.
0:04:23 > 0:04:27- We look at the whole picture - with everyone...
0:04:27 > 0:04:31- ..to see if they feel well - and if the baby is moving.
0:04:31 > 0:04:35- We take their blood pressure - and test the urine.
0:04:36 > 0:04:40- We check if they have an infection, - or if there's protein in it.
0:04:41 > 0:04:44- It shows if the blood - pressure is up...
0:04:44 > 0:04:46- ..or can indicate diabetes.
0:04:48 > 0:04:50- That's clear. Good.
0:04:52 > 0:04:55- We ask them to lie down.
0:04:56 > 0:04:59- We measure the uterus, the tummy...
0:05:00 > 0:05:02- ..to check the growth...
0:05:02 > 0:05:07- ..and if it's as it should be - for the number of weeks.
0:05:08 > 0:05:13- Then we feel the tummy to see if the - baby is lying in the right place...
0:05:13 > 0:05:15- ..especially towards the end.
0:05:16 > 0:05:20- The back is here, the backside - here. Do you feel a kick?
0:05:20 > 0:05:20- Yes.
0:05:20 > 0:05:21- Yes.- - I'm sure!
0:05:22 > 0:05:27- Then we listen to the heart - with the Sonicaid machine.
0:05:29 > 0:05:31- We use this machine to listen.
0:05:31 > 0:05:35- In the past, we listened - with a small trumpet.
0:05:35 > 0:05:37- I still have it in my bag.
0:05:37 > 0:05:41- We don't use it often now. - The women like to hear the heart.
0:05:41 > 0:05:43- BABY'S HEARTBEAT
0:05:46 > 0:05:49- It's going a bit faster, - because it's moving.
0:05:50 > 0:05:52- It isn't supposed to be too regular.
0:05:53 > 0:05:55- It should go up and down.
0:05:55 > 0:05:58- I'm supposed to do - everything in 20 minutes.
0:05:58 > 0:06:00- I'm not sure if I do!
0:06:00 > 0:06:05- I try to do things - in the time we're given.
0:06:06 > 0:06:09- But if it takes longer, - it takes longer.
0:06:11 > 0:06:13- I wasn't with you last time.
0:06:13 > 0:06:17- Do you remember how to get up - without hurting yourself?
0:06:17 > 0:06:19- I just get up as I usually do!
0:06:20 > 0:06:24- It's easy to hurt - your stomach muscles...
0:06:25 > 0:06:27- ..especially at this stage.
0:06:28 > 0:06:29- You don't want that.
0:06:29 > 0:06:31- Bend your knees up.
0:06:32 > 0:06:34- Move your bottom to the wall.
0:06:34 > 0:06:36- Roll over and push.
0:06:36 > 0:06:37- That's it! Lovely.
0:06:38 > 0:06:40- You won't hurt your tummy like that.
0:06:55 > 0:07:00- We've brought Tara for her pre-op, - to give her moral support.
0:07:05 > 0:07:06- My name is Paula.
0:07:08 > 0:07:11- Are you ladies coming in - or staying there?
0:07:13 > 0:07:14- Do you want another chair?
0:07:15 > 0:07:16- I'll stand.
0:07:16 > 0:07:19- I've just got a few things to do.
0:07:19 > 0:07:23- I need to take your blood, if - that's alright. You OK with needles?
0:07:24 > 0:07:29- I need to weigh you, listen in - and do a few basic checks.
0:07:29 > 0:07:29- OK?
0:07:29 > 0:07:30- OK?- - OK.
0:07:31 > 0:07:32- I'll just get a draw sheet.
0:07:32 > 0:07:33- I'll just get a draw sheet.- - OK.
0:07:34 > 0:07:40- I've had three caesareans. - This is a planned caesarean.
0:07:40 > 0:07:45- With the first, I went in - for an emergency caesarean...
0:07:47 > 0:07:50- ..after about half - an hour of labour.
0:07:51 > 0:07:53- He was really distressed.
0:07:54 > 0:07:59- I tried again with Kiera, - but my cervix doesn't open at all.
0:08:00 > 0:08:03- With Keegan, - it was a planned caesarean.
0:08:03 > 0:08:07- Has everything been OK - with the pregnancy?
0:08:07 > 0:08:09- Just the PSB, or what is it?
0:08:09 > 0:08:12- The pelvic bones and that.
0:08:12 > 0:08:13- Pelvic girdle pain.
0:08:13 > 0:08:14- Pelvic girdle pain.- - Yes.
0:08:15 > 0:08:16- Pubic dysfunction.
0:08:17 > 0:08:22- I asked the consultant - if I could try going into labour.
0:08:23 > 0:08:24- She said I could.
0:08:24 > 0:08:27- But I went back to my midwife...
0:08:27 > 0:08:31- ..and said I wanted to be booked in, - because my legs were painful.
0:08:32 > 0:08:35- The joints - and the top of my legs hurt.
0:08:35 > 0:08:39- I get cramps in my legs - every night. It's terrible.
0:08:40 > 0:08:41- I scream in bed!
0:08:45 > 0:08:47- I'm just waiting for a date.
0:08:48 > 0:08:49- Normal.
0:08:56 > 0:08:57- Hello. Helen?
0:08:57 > 0:08:58- Hello. Helen?- - Yes.
0:08:59 > 0:09:01- I'm Meirionwen, the midwife.
0:09:01 > 0:09:02- Come in.
0:09:02 > 0:09:03- Come in.- - Thanks.
0:09:06 > 0:09:09- How are you? It's been ages!
0:09:09 > 0:09:10- Great, thanks. And you?
0:09:10 > 0:09:12- Great, thanks. And you?- - I'm fine, thanks.
0:09:12 > 0:09:14- It's nice to see you again.
0:09:14 > 0:09:15- It's nice to see you again.- - Yes.
0:09:15 > 0:09:16- Without a baby this time.
0:09:16 > 0:09:18- Without a baby this time.- - It's not your baby.
0:09:19 > 0:09:20- I'll put this down.
0:09:22 > 0:09:23- And who is this?
0:09:23 > 0:09:25- This is Jac.
0:09:25 > 0:09:26- Jac. Look!
0:09:27 > 0:09:29- Can I hold Jac?
0:09:29 > 0:09:31- Come here, my boy!
0:09:34 > 0:09:35- Hello!
0:09:35 > 0:09:37- This is why we like this job...
0:09:38 > 0:09:39- ..to have cuddles!
0:09:40 > 0:09:43- It's a privilege to be part - of people's lives...
0:09:44 > 0:09:46- ..and share this experience.
0:09:47 > 0:09:49- I hope we help them...
0:09:52 > 0:09:55- ..and make it a positive experience.
0:09:57 > 0:10:00- We try to raise - the girls' confidence...
0:10:01 > 0:10:05- ..and teach them to have - confidence in being a parent...
0:10:05 > 0:10:09- ..and to nurture - the children with confidence.
0:10:11 > 0:10:12- Right.
0:10:12 > 0:10:15- Did you go to the end?
0:10:16 > 0:10:18- I was eleven days overdue.
0:10:19 > 0:10:21- Were you in labour for long?
0:10:21 > 0:10:22- Yes.
0:10:22 > 0:10:23- Yes.- - Oh!
0:10:24 > 0:10:25- The cord was round his neck.
0:10:25 > 0:10:26- The cord was round his neck.- - Oh!
0:10:26 > 0:10:29- He hadn't gone down enough - for me to give birth.
0:10:29 > 0:10:30- So he was a bit stuck.
0:10:30 > 0:10:31- So he was a bit stuck.- - Yes.
0:10:31 > 0:10:33- I had an emergency caesarean.
0:10:33 > 0:10:34- I had an emergency caesarean.- - Was he tiring too?
0:10:34 > 0:10:37- Yes, his heart was dipping - now and then.
0:10:37 > 0:10:41- So they decided it was - the best thing for you and him.
0:10:42 > 0:10:45- It was nicer for me, - to know he was safe too.
0:10:46 > 0:10:48- Talking about safety...
0:10:49 > 0:10:50- ..look at him.
0:10:52 > 0:10:55- He's settled down - immediately with Mam.
0:10:55 > 0:10:56- Yes.
0:10:56 > 0:10:58- He knows who Mam is.
0:10:58 > 0:10:59- He knows who Mam is.- - Yes, and my voice.
0:10:59 > 0:11:03- Maybe he likes cuddles - with me, but I'm not Mam.
0:11:04 > 0:11:07- If he gets a bit impatient...
0:11:08 > 0:11:10- ..or a bit upset...
0:11:10 > 0:11:12- ..put him back, skin-to-skin...
0:11:12 > 0:11:17- ..especially if you can't get him - on the breast immediately.
0:11:17 > 0:11:20- Skin on skin, - and he calms down with you.
0:11:28 > 0:11:32- You're due for a section on Monday. - You're second on the list.
0:11:32 > 0:11:36- I'm taking a look to check - that you're not anaemic...
0:11:36 > 0:11:40- ..and we have blood ready - for when you go to Theatre then.
0:11:41 > 0:11:43- Many midwives have said...
0:11:43 > 0:11:47- ..that having more - than three caesareans is dangerous.
0:11:47 > 0:11:50- Some say it's alright.
0:11:52 > 0:11:56- I'm not scared, - just nervous, really.
0:11:57 > 0:11:59- I've had three.
0:12:00 > 0:12:02- I know how it goes!
0:12:04 > 0:12:06- Those are all for you to read.
0:12:06 > 0:12:07- Those are all for you to read.- - Thank you.
0:12:13 > 0:12:15- Who's coming in with you?
0:12:15 > 0:12:17- Who's coming in with you?- - My partner.
0:12:17 > 0:12:19- Have you got any questions?
0:12:19 > 0:12:20- Have you got any questions?- - No.
0:12:21 > 0:12:23- I'm scared now.
0:12:24 > 0:12:26- Oh, god.
0:12:26 > 0:12:29- I'm just nervous.
0:12:30 > 0:12:34- I'll get the doctor to see you, - then you'll be free to go. OK?
0:12:34 > 0:12:36- Thank you.
0:12:52 > 0:12:55- It's the morning of the caesarean.
0:12:55 > 0:12:58- I still have to do the school run.
0:12:59 > 0:13:01- I'm so nervous.
0:13:03 > 0:13:05- Scared!
0:13:06 > 0:13:08- It's all so stressful.
0:13:09 > 0:13:12- Kian is ill - and he's going to Nain's.
0:13:13 > 0:13:17- I've left the packing - until the last minute.
0:13:18 > 0:13:21- I've been stressing out.
0:13:23 > 0:13:25- I'm ready now.
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0:13:49 > 0:13:52- We've come to Ysbyty Gwynedd.
0:13:52 > 0:13:56- I'm waiting for the midwives.
0:13:58 > 0:14:00- I'm so nervous.
0:14:01 > 0:14:03- We prepare her for surgery.
0:14:03 > 0:14:07- She hasn't eaten since midnight.
0:14:07 > 0:14:09- She's had something to drink.
0:14:10 > 0:14:15- Knee-high stockings help prevent - blood clots forming in her legs...
0:14:16 > 0:14:20- ..or should there be - any postoperative complications.
0:14:20 > 0:14:23- Anti-embolic stockings...
0:14:24 > 0:14:26- ..prevent clots from forming.
0:14:26 > 0:14:30- It's the same principle - as passengers on long haul flights.
0:14:30 > 0:14:35- After giving birth, women are - more likely to develop a blood clot.
0:14:35 > 0:14:36- The blood is thicker.
0:14:37 > 0:14:39- A woman who has had a caesarean...
0:14:39 > 0:14:42- ..doesn't move as much - as she normally would.
0:14:43 > 0:14:46- It's such hard work, - my face has gone all red!
0:14:48 > 0:14:50- Hi. I'll just introduce myself.
0:14:51 > 0:14:53- My name is Chris Thorpe.
0:14:53 > 0:14:55- Pleased to meet you.
0:14:55 > 0:14:57- You've come for a caesarean section.
0:14:58 > 0:15:01- She'll see the anaesthetist - and the surgeon.
0:15:01 > 0:15:06- They'll familiarize themselves - with her case.
0:15:06 > 0:15:09- They introduce themselves...
0:15:09 > 0:15:12- ..so she knows - who will be in Theatre.
0:15:13 > 0:15:16- We make sure - the baby's heartbeat is normal.
0:15:16 > 0:15:20- We check the blood pressure, - temperature and pulse.
0:15:21 > 0:15:25- Most of the work has been - done in the pre-op on Friday...
0:15:26 > 0:15:28- ..in the Day Unit.
0:15:28 > 0:15:30- Happy?
0:15:31 > 0:15:32- You're looking half asleep.
0:15:32 > 0:15:34- You're looking half asleep.- - He was up today with the kids.
0:15:35 > 0:15:36- Sorting the children out.
0:15:36 > 0:15:37- Sorting the children out.- - Yeah.
0:15:37 > 0:15:40- Absolutely fine. No problem at all.
0:15:40 > 0:15:43- I'll get some tissue - to wipe that jelly off.
0:15:43 > 0:15:46- There are two on today's list.
0:15:46 > 0:15:49- She's the second, around 3.30pm.
0:15:50 > 0:15:53- If there is an emergency - on the labour ward...
0:15:53 > 0:15:56- ..it could be - a couple of hours later.
0:15:56 > 0:16:00- I've seen it being delayed - until the next day.
0:16:00 > 0:16:04- That's hugely disappointing - for parents.
0:16:06 > 0:16:10- When they've made the incision, - it's prone to bleed.
0:16:11 > 0:16:13- They cut through veins.
0:16:13 > 0:16:16- The diathermy machine - in the Theatre...
0:16:16 > 0:16:20- ..burns the vein - to stop the bleeding.
0:16:20 > 0:16:23- Because it's an electric current...
0:16:23 > 0:16:28- ..touching a metal object - can cause a shock or burn.
0:16:28 > 0:16:32- It could be something - in their hair or bra straps...
0:16:32 > 0:16:34- ..or a piercing.
0:16:34 > 0:16:37- Have you got clothes - ready for the baby?
0:16:37 > 0:16:42- A babygrow, a vest and cap? - Bring them with you to Theatre.
0:16:44 > 0:16:46- I've seen everyone.
0:16:46 > 0:16:48- I'm waiting to go in.
0:16:49 > 0:16:52- I need to put these on.
0:16:54 > 0:16:56- Then we're ready to go.
0:16:58 > 0:17:02- I'm more scared this time.
0:17:02 > 0:17:06- I know what's coming, - and the pain afterwards.
0:17:07 > 0:17:10- I don't like the spinal injection.
0:17:11 > 0:17:14- I'll show you where to get changed.
0:17:14 > 0:17:16- Thank you.
0:17:26 > 0:17:28- We saw that!
0:17:30 > 0:17:33- There's no escape!
0:17:35 > 0:17:41- There's a room close to Theatre - where she meets all the team.
0:17:42 > 0:17:46- They'll introduce themselves, - and say what they do.
0:17:47 > 0:17:49- Then she'll go into Theatre.
0:17:49 > 0:17:52- It's quite relaxing.
0:17:53 > 0:17:57- There is no panic at all - in an elective caesarean.
0:17:57 > 0:18:00- It's quite a nice atmosphere.
0:18:06 > 0:18:08- The baby is out in no time.
0:18:08 > 0:18:13- It takes longer - to close the incision.
0:18:27 > 0:18:28- Hey!
0:18:28 > 0:18:30- Hey!- - Hello, baby!
0:18:32 > 0:18:35- Baby boy. So they got it right.
0:18:36 > 0:18:39- Spit it all out.
0:18:45 > 0:18:48- Hello, baby!
0:18:50 > 0:18:52- Hello!
0:18:54 > 0:18:56- BABY CRIES
0:18:59 > 0:19:02- Let's show you to Mam.
0:19:06 > 0:19:08- Tara, there he is.
0:19:10 > 0:19:12- He's lovely.
0:19:15 > 0:19:17- He looks like Keegan.
0:19:21 > 0:19:23- Michael, - do you want to come through?
0:19:24 > 0:19:26- Let's clean you up a bit.
0:19:30 > 0:19:32- He's blowing bubbles at us!
0:19:40 > 0:19:42- Let's see you.
0:19:43 > 0:19:47- Do you want to take the towel?
0:19:54 > 0:19:56- And he's just peed.
0:19:58 > 0:20:01- You've had a pee, like a good boy.
0:20:04 > 0:20:06- I'll give him the Vitamin K.
0:20:07 > 0:20:11- Do you want him just in a nappy - so you can have skin-to-skin?
0:20:11 > 0:20:14- Just put him in a nappy for now.
0:20:14 > 0:20:16- There we are.
0:20:19 > 0:20:20- BABY CRIES
0:20:21 > 0:20:23- Sorry!
0:20:23 > 0:20:27- Vitamin K - is used to help blood clot.
0:20:28 > 0:20:32- Babies don't have enough Vitamin K - to make their blood clot.
0:20:33 > 0:20:37- They'll produce it themselves - in a few days' time.
0:20:37 > 0:20:41- This keeps them going - until they produce it themselves.
0:20:43 > 0:20:47- There you are! - Are you going to Dad now?
0:20:47 > 0:20:49- Shall we take him back?
0:20:50 > 0:20:54- Then you can put him down your top - or take your top off.
0:20:55 > 0:20:58- Let's go and show you to Mam.
0:21:00 > 0:21:04- Skin-to-skin has many benefits.
0:21:04 > 0:21:08- It helps with the bonding, - breastfeeding...
0:21:08 > 0:21:12- ..and it calms the baby down.
0:21:12 > 0:21:16- Research proves - it's one of the best things to do...
0:21:16 > 0:21:18- ..soon after birth...
0:21:18 > 0:21:22- ..before weighing even, - providing the baby is healthy.
0:21:23 > 0:21:25- The Theatre is on the cold side.
0:21:25 > 0:21:28- We make sure the baby is warm.
0:21:28 > 0:21:32- The warmest place is next - to the mother's skin.
0:21:35 > 0:21:40- We try to involve Dad - as much as we can.
0:21:41 > 0:21:46- Mam can't have skin-to-skin, - but Dad can.
0:21:47 > 0:21:49- I'm clearing up now.
0:21:49 > 0:21:51- They're finishing stitching.
0:21:51 > 0:21:56- I've checked the placenta - and everything is fine.
0:21:56 > 0:22:01- We'll bring Tara through next door - to check her blood pressure.
0:22:01 > 0:22:04- Then she'll go to the ward tonight.
0:22:08 > 0:22:10- He's perfect.
0:22:25 > 0:22:28- I'm happy that Kaden is here.
0:22:28 > 0:22:30- Everything is finished now.
0:22:33 > 0:22:35- He's a little diamond.
0:22:35 > 0:22:37- He's a good boy.
0:22:38 > 0:22:42- I only have to get up - once a night with him.
0:22:44 > 0:22:46- You've got hiccups!
0:22:49 > 0:22:52- It will be tough - to cope with them all...
0:22:52 > 0:22:55- ..but they mean the world to me.
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