99. Vacuum Delivery

September 20, 2002

A first-time mom experiences difficulties when the baby gets stuck halfway out during delivery. A special device is used to complete the delivery.

98. Gestational Diabetes

September 19, 2002

Two mothers have diabetes. One is clearly gestational, a development of her pregnancy. The other's case is less clear. See what extra care these two must take and how different their experiences are.

97. Precreta

September 18, 2002

Ruth's placenta is acting like a tumor, attacking her bladder. Vaginal delivery is impossible but a C-section presents great risk of hemorrhage. She undergoes a six-hour, multi-procedure surgery, which eventually ends in a successful caesarian.

96. Tetralogy of Fallot

September 17, 2002

Two weeks after delivering a large baby boy, Teresa requires a surgical correction because of the excessive strain of delivery. Now, pregnant with her second child, Teresa must deliver by caesarian section and the baby appears to have a heart defect.

95. Birth Hopes

September 16, 2002

See two cases where the mothers planned a natural birth process and the delivery team find themselves trying to respect the women's intentions while responding to the unpredictable process of giving birth.

94. Drug Use During Pregnancy

September 12, 2002

A first-time mom who has used crack during her first trimester is worried about the health of her baby during the 39th week of pregnancy. Doctors perform tests to determine the baby's condition as the mother enters labor.

93. Exercise and Pregnancy

September 11, 2002

Colleen worked hard to stay healthy and fit throughout her pregnancy. She wanted to have a natural delivery. However complications arise which may require other methods of delivery. Watch the happy outcome.

92. Twins III

January 6, 2003

Nervous about delivering twins, Janee Payne wants a c-section delivery like she had with the birth of her first child. Her doctor is hoping she'll change her mind but, when her labor stalls, even the doctor agrees a c-section is the best way to go.

91. Placental Abruption

September 10, 2002

Part of Jamie's placenta has torn away from her uterine wall, known as placental abruption. Doctors deal with complications and explore options for a safe delivery.

90. First-time Mom with Asthma

September 9, 2002

Experts discuss the implications of maternal asthma for a first-time Mom and its impact on both her and her baby. Problems arise for the small mother delivering a large baby.

89. Birth Center/Hospital

September 25, 2001

Find out why many women are choosing to deliver their babies at birthing centers instead of hospitals. While an excellent choice for healthy moms, birthing centers aren't equipped to handle emergency situations that require hospital care.

88. Alternative Births

September 24, 2001

The options for women in labor are increasing each year. Travel through labor and delivery with two women making very different choices: one mom delivers at home with the help of a midwife; another mother relies on hypnotherapy at the hospital.

87. Ectopic Pregnancy

September 20, 2001

Learn the symptoms and treatments for ectopic pregnancy, which occurs when a fertilized egg remains in the Fallopian tube rather than traveling to the uterus. Ectopic pregnancies cause severe pain and bleeding and must be terminated.

86. Herpes

September 19, 2001

Uncover the risks to both mother and child associated with genital herpes. An inflammatory skin disease that, when active, causes lesions on the mother's body, can infect an unborn baby with lesions, blindness, brain damage, and even lead to death.

85. Latest Advances in Induction

September 18, 2001

The number one surgical procedure performed in the U.S. is the cesarean section. In hospitals across the country, the c-section is used in nearly 20% of births. Take an in-depth look at this common, yet still considered major, form of abdominal surgery.

84. Induction Due to Hypertension

September 14, 2001

Hypertension is a very serious disease that can cause kidney failure, liver rupture and stroke. When hypertension advances to the serious stage called preeclampsia doctors must induce labor and deliver the baby.

83. Home Birth vs. Hospital Births

September 12, 2001

While home births are becoming increasingly popular, hospital births offer laboring women amenities that are not available at home. Consider the factors, including safety, medical support, and pain medication, available when choosing where to give birth.

82. Induction III

June 22, 2001

The past 10 years have brought dramatic improvements in obstetrics. Learn how such improvements have given doctors the ability to manage the onset of labor and delivery, resulting in an increase in more successful outcomes.

80. Fetal Heart Rate/Brada Cardia

June 18, 2001

See how a baby's heart rate often fluctuates during labor. Meet two mothers in labor and delivery whose babies' heart rates are well out of the normal range. Learn why this condition, called BradyCardia, is a signal that the babies are in distress.

79. Beta Strep

June 15, 2001

Beta Strep is a common bacterial infection except when it comes into contact with your baby. Learn at what stage to be tested, what to do if you have it and what the hospital and medical staff should be doing to prevent it from spreading.

78. First Time Moms/Multiple Times

June 14, 2001

See what first time moms learn from their more experienced counterparts. Discover how medical aspects of labor and delivery such as the length of labor and the use of pain medications can all be affected by a woman's birthing experience.

77. Anesthesia

June 11, 2001

Explore the two most common pain medications used by over 90 percent of US mothers during labor, spinals and epidurals. Understand the difference between the two, their lengths of effectiveness and any potential side effects.

76. Moms Over 40

June 8, 2001

Learn why the chances of getting pregnant decrease as the health risks to both mom and baby increase once a woman is 35 years old. Follow a 46-year-old mother through labor and delivery and learn some startling facts about women of Advanced Maternal Age.

75. Quadruplets

December 10, 2021

Learn what doctors do to ensure healthy babies in multiple births. Explore the fundamental issues that affect these births. Journey to a hospital where doctors have one of the highest rates of healthy outcomes for multiple births.

73. Community Hospital

December 10, 2021

Find out what goes on in 'community' hospitals. Explore the differences between small community hospitals and larger busier hospitals and learn what every mother should know when deciding on a community hospital.

72. Heart Disease

December 10, 2021

As a young mother awaits the delivery of twins a routine exam reveals that one of the twins has died in utero. Experience the mixed emotions of these parents. Watch as doctors work to deliver the healthy twin and not compromise the mother's health.

71. Hypnosis and Birth

December 10, 2021

Watch a second time Mom, who is also a nurse, try to avoid all use of pain medication during labor and delivery. She chose an unconventional but familiar method: hypnosis. Meet the doula/nurse who is her hypnotherapist and learn how it works.

70. Pain Management I

December 3, 2021

Learn about the different kinds of pain management available to pregnant women including the difference between a standard epidural and a walking epidural. Meet a Nurse who usually delivers pain medications, as she receives them.

69. Birthing Center

December 3, 2021

Visit a private birthing center in Philadelphia. Meet a patient and her support team and learn why some women chose to give birth outside a hospital setting.

68. Placenta

December 3, 2021

Learn why the placenta is the organ that makes the miracle of birth possible. Watch as doctors and nurses explain what the placenta is, how it develops and its important role in providing everything from oxygen to blood to a developing baby.

67. Slow, Controlled Birth

December 3, 2021

There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to predicting how long childbirth can take. Follow one mother as she experiences a slow, uncomplicated birth, and learn that doctors characterize her labor as a textbook case of childbirth.

66. Uncomplicated Births

December 3, 2021

Learn how healthy living and consistent prenatal care can help mothers-to-be avoid complications during pregnancy and childbirth.

65. Rh Factor

November 26, 2021

A high Rh factor, indicating high acid levels in the bloodstream and amniotic fluid, can create pregnancy complications. Meet two moms with this condition, one able to deliver healthy twins and the other in need of emergency care to save her baby.

64. Meconium

November 26, 2021

Two extremely sick babies arrive at the neonatal intensive care unit with different conditions, but both receive everything medicine and technology have to offer to ensure their healthy recovery .

63. Tubal Ligation/Advanced Age

November 26, 2021

The mother has ultimate control over her child's birth, as proven when one mom opts for a planned c-section to avoid the emergency c-section she experienced with her first birth. Discover why she has chosen tubal ligation to prevent future pregnancies.

62. Emergency Birth

November 26, 2021

From transportation to neonatal care, hospitals provide myriad services to ensure the delivery of healthy babies. But a healthy outcome is never a guarantee. Follow one mother through the ups and downs of labor and delivery.

61. Ulcerative Colitis

November 26, 2021

Follow the progress of a woman who, after losing several pregnancies to colitis, realizes her dream of having a baby. A new operation and a c-section delivery now allow women wanting children to overcome the effects of this chronic bowel condition.

60. Induction II

November 19, 2021

Many pregnant women have their labor induced for a variety of reasons. Meet a doctor who is conducting a study to explore how inducing labor can cut health risks to both mother and baby.

59. Young Mothers I

November 19, 2021

As more older women decide to have children it becomes easy to forget that not too long ago young mothers were the norm. Meet two teenage women who give birth and challenge preconceptions about teen moms.

58. Taylor and Day

November 19, 2021

Serious complications from diabetes led to a stillborn birth for this woman's first pregnancy. Now, with good prenatal care, she is able to deliver a healthy baby despite her diabetic condition.

57. Multiple Pregnancies

November 19, 2021

Even as it has become a societal norm for women to have fewer babies than in previous generations, there are still exceptions. Examine the positive and negative medical ramifications of multiple births.

56. Amniotic Fluid

November 19, 2021

The very substance that protects and nourishes a growing fetus can harm the baby in abnormally high quantities. Learn the medical risks posed when a mother-to-be carries too much amniotic fluid.

55. Previous Conditions

November 17, 2021

Nine months carrying a baby is taxing for even the healthiest of women. Meet a woman who has decided to give birth after a serious car accident has caused permanent damage to her spine.

54. Cervical Cancer

November 17, 2021

Accompany an expectant mother through an emotional pregnancy made all the more tumultuous by the discovery of pre-cancerous cells in her cervix after conception. Personal will and attentive doctoring combine as she attempts to deliver a healthy baby.

53. VBAC II

November 17, 2021

Women often prefer vaginal delivery over c-section because they believe a vaginal birth to be a better option for mother and child. Challenge this commonly-held belief with medical evidence that calls women's birthing beliefs into question.

52. Fast/Slow Birth

November 17, 2021

Endure the joys and pains of labor and delivery with one woman who elects to take advantage of all the help medicine has to offer for a quick and painless birth and with another woman who chooses to let nature take its own course.

51. Maternal Strep Infection

November 17, 2021

Many women encounter viral or bacterial infections while they are pregnant. How to treat them and what it may mean for the health of the baby are two of the topics discussed.

50. Forceps

October 29, 2021

Explore the role of nurse midwives and how they interact with staff doctors if a problem occurs during delivery. Discover what can go wrong and how even the most serious complications can be handled by a doctor on standby.

49. Placenta Previa

October 29, 2021

At the Denver airport while enroute to her home in Tennesse, a pregnant woman starts bleeding uncontrollably. Her condition, known as placenta abruption, causes uncontrolled bleeding and can have serious consequences for the health of the mother and baby.

48. Miracle Baby

October 29, 2021

Meet a woman who, despite many attempts, could not carry and deliver a healthy full-term baby, until a medical procedure was performed to strengthen her cervix. Find out what lengths some women will go to carry and deliver their own baby.

47. Pre-Term Labor

October 29, 2021

Pre-term labor is a common condition that many women experience in the final stages of pregnancy. Find out what it is, how different women cope with it, and what it means for the birth of a baby.

46. Night in Labor and Delivery

October 29, 2021

A look at the labor and delivery floor of the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. While it may seem chaotic and out of control to an outside viewer, the unique medical needs of women giving birth is simply part of the job for the medical pros on staff.

45. GBS Infections

October 29, 2021

A high percentage of healthy people carry the Strep B virus without ever developing an illness. In pregnancy, this virus can have serious consequences for both mother and baby, and prenatal testing and monitoring is necessary for a healthy birth.

44. Genetic Heart Ailment

October 29, 2021

Doctors never know whether certain types of genetic heart ailments will pass along to a baby until after the delivery. Watch as a woman delivers her second child not knowing if, like her first baby, she will pass her heart condition along to the newborn.

43. Hemophiliac

October 29, 2021

Hemophilia, a hereditary condition preventing a person's blood from clotting quickly enough, can have serious repercussions for pregnant women. Watch as one woman with the condition undergoes a C-section and delivers a healthy baby with few complications.

42. Overdue Babies

October 29, 2021

The risks of pre-mature delivery are well known but what are the risks of overdue babies? Not only can a long pregnancy be a physical challenge for a woman but it can also have negative health affects on the baby.

41. Morning Sickness

October 29, 2021

Like many issues surrounding birth, there's a lot of misunderstanding and myth about morning sickness. For some women the condition is defined best by its name; affecting them only in the A.M. Meet a woman whose condition lasted her whole pregnancy.

40. Prior Miscarriages

October 22, 2021

Meet a woman who not only had multiple prior miscarriages, but who is also dealing with the death of the baby's father in a tragic car accident. Watch the successful delivery of a healthy baby by a woman with a poor medical history of carrying full term.

39. Weight and Pregnancy

October 22, 2021

In the weight-obsessed culture of America, how many women consider its impact on labor and delivery? Meet two Moms, one obese the other underweight, and consider what, if any, affect their weight will have on labor and the delivery of a healthy baby.

38. Diabetes

October 22, 2021

Diabetics can and do have healthy babies. Meet two women about to give birth who have two different types of diabetes. Find out about each type of diabetes; how it affects the Mom and the chances of it affecting the health of the baby.

37. Breech Twins

October 22, 2021

An amazing story on how a woman's attitude can impact birth. Despite the complications of breech twins this Mom is determined to deliver her babies vaginally and not opt for a C-section. Her positive attitude helps her and her doctors fulfill her wishes.

36. Kidney Ailments

October 22, 2021

A woman delivers a healthy baby after a full-term pregnancy despite having a kidney ailment. Topics discussed include how a mother's health can affect labor and delivery and the importance of good pre-natal care.

35. Ten-Year Hiatus

October 22, 2021

It's been ten years since the birth of Cynthia and Miguel Ruiz's first child together. Their blended family also includes one child each by previous partners, and with Cynthia at 37 weeks, soon they will add a baby girl to the group.

34. Unexpected Outcomes

October 22, 2021

Dottie Hill and husband Rick hope to add one more child to their family. Dottie gives birth to a baby boy although doctors have some concerns upon examining baby Stuart. The family must summon all their faith when they learn the baby has Down Syndrome.

33. Hydrocephalus

October 22, 2021

Meggan and Rob find out their first baby will be born with hydrocephalus, commonly known as water on the brain. After the baby is born, a shunt is inserted into her brain and three weeks later, she is well enough to be released from the hospital.

32. C-Sections

October 22, 2021

Over the last decade the rate of c-section births has risen dramatically. Examine two c-section births and learn about how c-sections are performed as well as the risks involved.

31. Epidurals

October 22, 2021

More and more women want the shortest possible labor with the least amount of pain. The most popular pain relief is the epidural. Discover how epidurals work, how they are administered and how they impact a woman's labor experience.

30. Older Mothers' Miracle Births

October 8, 2021

Two first-time mothers with past pregnancy problems struggle with complications associated with being over the age of 40. In the end, healthy babies are born to each mother and they are relieved and grateful for their little miracles.

29. Preclampsia/Fibriod Tumors

October 8, 2021

Two first-time mothers from different backgrounds and geographical locations are diagnosed with preeclampsia, a condition of elevated blood pressure associated with pregnancy. Although they share this condition, they have two very different experiences.

28. Pulmonary Atresia

October 8, 2021

Newborn baby Ryder has a rare heart lesion and must have an operation. The operation fails to restore blood flow to the lungs, so the newborn must be rushed into follow-up surgery. The tiny baby boy proves to be a fighter and his health is improving.

27. Moms in Pre-term Labor

October 8, 2021

Two women in pre-term labor are flown in for specialized care at University of New Mexico Hospital. Carrying twins, Ivonne is given magnesium sulfate to stop labor. Kathy's water has broken, so she must deliver her two-pound daughter via c-section.

26. 250 Years of Birthing

October 8, 2021

Visit Pennsylvania Hospital, the first in the nation, for a historical review of labor and delivery. Compare a first-time mom's modern-day delivery with those in centuries past, including the evolution of the epidural and the father's role in delivery.

25. Uterine Prolapse/Meconium

October 8, 2021

Third babies prove to be the trickiest deliveries for these two moms. When Karla's water breaks, her fluid is stained greenish-brown with meconium. Due to a uterine prolapse during a previous delivery, Mende must deliver number three via c-section.

24. Pulmonary Hypertension

October 8, 2021

Pulmonary hypertension has doctors monitoring Denise's labor very closely. The pain stresses her heart, but an epidural is incompatible with her heart medication. Delivery progresses smoothly, but her newborn must go to the NICU with mild pneumonia.

23. Stress During Pregnancy

October 8, 2021

An expecting mom deals with stress after her husband is in a serious car accident. Stress has been linked to low birth weight and birth defects. Another mom worries about her ability to carry her baby to term. Both moms deliver healthy babies.

22. Chorioamnionitis

October 8, 2021

A mom has a high fever and painful contractions. She has a serious infection of the placenta and amniotic fluid known as chorioamnionitis. She needs an emergency c-section to save her baby. A Spanish-speaking mother is helped through premature labor.

21. Uterine Surgery and a Birth

October 8, 2021

Six weeks pregnant, Morshica's abdomen grew to the size of a full term pregnancy in a matter of days. Doctors perform surgery to remove a huge fibroid growing on the outside of her uterus. She makes it to term. See the complicated surgical delivery.

19. Second C-Sections

August 5, 2021

Complications arise when a C-section, already considered major surgery, must be performed on a Chinese woman with no medical records. Doctors must take extra precautions to insure a healthy outcome for both mother and child.

18. Dad's Role in Birth

August 5, 2021

Doctors and other medical staff are urging fathers to take a more active role in the whole birth experience. Learn about research that shows that fathers can have a calming impact on the mother and baby.

17. Birth Center II

August 5, 2021

Get a behind-the-scenes look at a birthing center with a family who chose to deliver in this unique environment. Learn how birthing moved from home to hospital as medical advances ensured safer births, and see what may have been lost in that transition.

16. VBAC

August 5, 2021

Once a woman gives birth by C-section, her chances of ever delivering a baby vaginally decrease. But just how much of a decrease, and why? Learn about the issues involved in determining whether a woman can give birth vaginally after having a C-section.

15. Twins Again

July 29, 2021

A mother has her second set of twins, back to back. Although rare in the US, this woman's family has at least one ancestor with the same occurrence. Find out how genetics plays into the chances of having twins.

14. Slowing Down Pre-Labor

July 29, 2021

Learn about pre-term labor and see a patient expecting twins who need as much time as possible to develop properly inside the mother. Learn how doctors use various drugs to slow down the labor and speed up the baby's development.

13. Midwives and Doulas

July 29, 2021

In hospitals across the US, doulas and midwives enjoy an increase in demand for their services from mothers during labor and delivery.

12. Twins

July 29, 2021

Find out why incidents of multiple births, especially among older woman, continue to rise in the US. Learn the complications associated with delivering twins, and meet two expectant moms, both delivering twins.

11. Pain Medications

July 29, 2021

Learn how women make decisions on treatment to control pain during labor and delivery. From breathing techniques and visualization to a body-numbing epidural, follow four women who use four different ways to control birth pain.

10. NICU

July 22, 2021

Explore two of the most-advanced neonatal intensive care units in the US and follow the stories of three babies who make temporary stops in these units before setting off to join their families at home.

9. Fathers

October 24, 2000

Fathers go through a range of emotions during labor and delivery. From the squeamish dad to the totally supportive partner, he's there with the mom from beginning to end.

8. 20 Years of Birthing

July 22, 2021

Visit one hospital to explore how the birthing process has changed dramatically in the last 20 years. A diary of recollections written by mothers who have come through this bustling labor and delivery unit reflects changing times and techniques.

7. Lung White Out

July 22, 2021

A genetic condition called lung white out affects a very small percentage of babies. Explore the problems and outcomes associated with this condition.

6. Induction

July 22, 2021

Birthing is an individual experience at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital. Mothers-to-be choose from a birthing center staffed with nurses and midwives and a more technological approach with the full medical intervention of induction and pain-relief drugs.

5. Unhealthy Mothers

August 31, 2000

If mothers-to-be are healthy during pregnancy they are more likely to have healthy babies. Doctors reveal the proof that when women stay healthy while they're pregnant, they can give the best gift possible to their anticipated newborn baby.

4. Natural Childbirth

August 2, 2000

More women are opting for "medically unassisted" childbirth done inside the confines of a medical facility. Certified nurse midwives play an important role in this kind of birth, combining old, natural methods with modern technology.

3. Sickle Cell

July 7, 2000

Sickle cell anemia is a life-long chronic and painful medical condition affecting a large percentage of the African-American community in the United States. Doctors at Emory University in Atlanta discuss its effect on pregnant women.

2. Advanced Maternal Age

July 4, 2000

It may surprise many women, but doctors consider any pregnancy after age 35 to be at higher risk for some complications, but these two women -- one a cancer survivor -- in the medical category known as "advanced maternal age" deliver healthy babies.

1. Short Cervix

July 3, 2000

For some women, a condition known as "short cervix" means they can never carry a baby full term, but a procedure known as a "cervical cerclage" can make a difference for many expecting mothers.

100. First-time Moms

September 23, 2002

Two first-time moms arrive on the Labor and Delivery floor within the same hour of the same day. Compare and contrast their individual experiences as "first-timers" as one delivers vaginally and the other heads to the OR for a C-section.

101. Non-intervention

September 24, 2002

It's easy to forget that anyone ever delivered a child without modern interventions. See a mom attempt a delivery the 'old-fashioned' way and what steps are taken when things don't go as planned.

102. Breech Births I

September 25, 2002

See two moms whose babies presented in the breech, or bottom down position. Both babies are too big to turn. Learn about the different positions and the preparations for delivery by c-section. Learn what common abnormalities can occur in breech births.

103. Pain Management II

September 30, 2002

Two mothers delivering at the same hospital are taking very different approaches to pain management. Amy Delgado goes from morphine to an epidural and delivers vaginally. Initially refusing any meds, pain drives Monique Coker to ask for an epidural.

104. Family Ties

September 26, 2002

A grandmother-to-be provides support, encouragement, and massage to her daughter. The daughter takes advantage of modern medicine with an epidural. The epidural works too well. Once it's turned off, the mother is able to push out a healthy baby boy.

105. Midwives in the Hospital

October 14, 2002

Midwives narrate this show and share their understanding of "high touch in a high tech world." And with their help, a mother delivers a healthy baby boy.

106. Triplet Boys

October 21, 2002

A mother carrying triplets enters labor early. Doctors perform a c-section. One of the three has a bowel obstruction and needs surgery to repair his intestinal tract. With a good prognosis, he must stay in the hospital after the two other babies go home.

107. Oligohydramnios

October 28, 2002

A mother's amniotic fluid is abnormally low and she is diagnosed with oligiohydramnios. Labor is induced six weeks early. To reduce stress on the baby, the doctor cuts an episiotomy. The baby is sent to the NICU, but his prognosis is good.

108. Fetal Tachycardia

November 25, 2002

Explore the University of New Mexico's high-tech labor and delivery unit. Two babies diagnosed with supraventricular tachuycardia, an irregular, rapid heartbeat, receive different care during tense labors, but are able to go home with their parents.

109. Natural Birth

December 2, 2002

Jackie Mares and her husband bring their 4-year-old son and Jackie's mother along to the hospital for the birth of their second child. Refusing pain medication, Jackie tries various relaxation strategies and delivers in a non-traditional position.

110. Labor and Delivery Triage

December 9, 2002

Despite hospital efforts to streamline deliveries with standard evaluation and treatment, each one is unique. Follow two women hoping to be admitted as one is turned away, only to return later, and one delivers quickly, but with complications.

111. Natural Birth Challenges

December 23, 2002

Determined to deliver without medication, Colleen Prater and Tamica Benton face the same dilemma: their babies are in a posterior position, making pushing difficult. Both women must turn to medication, but deliver healthy babies.

112. Discordant Twins

January 6, 2003

After years trying to conceive, Kelly and Mike Johnson are finally pregnant with twins. Tests indicate the babies are not the same size, but seem otherwise healthy. Doctors induce Kelly at 36 weeks as a precaution.

113. The Bradley Method

August 2, 2003

Shari and Martin Hahn plan to have a completely natural home birth with their two-year old daughter Delaney and Shari's mother present. The Hahns practice the Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth (husband-assisted coaching).

114. Low Amniotic Fluid

September 16, 2003

A routine prenatal exam and planned induction evolve into a challenging race for time as we see mother and hospital staff grapple with the dangerous dip of the baby's heart rate and mother's blood pressure, low amniotic fluid and umbilical cord issues.

115. Premature Labor

September 22, 2003

Leah finds herself confined to hospital bedrest when her water breaks eight weeks before her due date. After the emotional rollercoaster ride of three previous miscarriages, Leah is determined to do whatever it takes to have a safe delivery.

116. Father's Multiple Sclerosis

September 22, 2003

After four years of trying to get pregnant including failed fertility treatments, Shana and Stuart Abelson gave up. Weeks later, they find themselves pregnant but have an added challenge to face as a new parent -- Stuart has multiple sclerosis.

117. Preterm Triplets

October 27, 2003

36-year-old Beatrice and her husband Mike spent seven years trying to get pregnant. When she finally succeeds, it's by means of in-vitro fertilization. The couple gets more than they bargained for when they find out they're expecting triplets.

118. Fetal Macrosomia

October 27, 2003

Lisa and Kristie are both expecting abnormally large babies. Because of the difficult delivery associated with this condition, known as Fetal Macrosomia, Kristie is induced one week early with an epidural. Lisa tries a natural childbirth. What works best?

119. Mystery Cyst

November 3, 2003

After three uncomplicated vaginal births, Francis is pregnant again but this time it isn't quite as simple. Francis has an ovarian cyst that may be cancerous. A vaginal birth could rupture the cyst so she must have her baby by c-section.

120. Hospital Bradley Method

November 3, 2003

Lisa and Gene have elected to deliver their first baby without an epidural, using the birthing techniques of the Bradley Method. The process takes over 24 hours and in the end they are forced to use an epidural, but the end result is a healthy baby girl.

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