1 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:27,669 www.TUSUBTITULO.com - DIFUNDE LA CULTURA- 2 00:00:30,201 --> 00:00:33,921 The month of May comes differently in cities. 3 00:00:34,961 --> 00:00:38,399 Not for us white blossom on the hedgerows, 4 00:00:38,401 --> 00:00:40,439 bluebells in the woods. 5 00:00:40,441 --> 00:00:46,399 Instead, the sun's rays burnish bricks and mellow pavements. 6 00:00:46,401 --> 00:00:51,040 Seeds burst into flowers in the cracks between the stones. 7 00:00:51,041 --> 00:00:54,801 Speedwell and bindweed bloom among the rubble. 8 00:00:56,041 --> 00:00:57,479 Good morning! 9 00:00:57,481 --> 00:01:00,280 And what are these going to be when they're fully grown? 10 00:01:00,281 --> 00:01:02,199 Sunflowers! 11 00:01:02,201 --> 00:01:04,440 I've come to check the children's vaccinations 12 00:01:04,441 --> 00:01:05,691 are up-to-date. 13 00:01:12,281 --> 00:01:13,759 Rahul and Jalal. 14 00:01:13,761 --> 00:01:15,480 They joined us a few weeks ago. 15 00:01:15,481 --> 00:01:17,680 Brothers? Where are they from? 16 00:01:17,681 --> 00:01:20,321 Sylhet in East Pakistan. 17 00:01:21,561 --> 00:01:24,000 Their English is better than one might expect. 18 00:01:24,001 --> 00:01:25,599 And why is that? 19 00:01:25,601 --> 00:01:27,000 Mother teaches us. 20 00:01:27,001 --> 00:01:29,239 She went to a school. 21 00:01:29,241 --> 00:01:31,241 She must be very clever. 22 00:01:32,001 --> 00:01:35,418 And what does she think of life in Poplar? 23 00:01:38,081 --> 00:01:41,560 Well, they haven't had any vaccinations here yet. 24 00:01:41,561 --> 00:01:44,561 Were you inoculated in East Pakistan? 25 00:01:51,721 --> 00:01:54,221 Do you know what that was for? 26 00:01:57,681 --> 00:01:59,360 I'll check at the surgery. 27 00:01:59,361 --> 00:02:00,561 Thank you. 28 00:02:04,401 --> 00:02:06,039 Nurse Franklin. 29 00:02:06,041 --> 00:02:07,880 Just the person I want to see. 30 00:02:07,881 --> 00:02:09,640 It's about the incubator fund. 31 00:02:09,641 --> 00:02:11,680 Ah, is it still growing nicely? 32 00:02:11,681 --> 00:02:13,680 Well, after our excellent start, 33 00:02:13,681 --> 00:02:15,240 it seems to have stalled. 34 00:02:15,241 --> 00:02:16,799 No. 35 00:02:16,801 --> 00:02:20,320 We need to do something that involves the whole community. 36 00:02:20,321 --> 00:02:23,160 Remind them that any family might need an incubator. 37 00:02:23,161 --> 00:02:25,000 If we had our own incubator, 38 00:02:25,001 --> 00:02:27,800 mothers and babies wouldn't be going to St Cuthbert's 39 00:02:27,801 --> 00:02:29,360 when they could stay here. 40 00:02:29,361 --> 00:02:32,800 We all know the maternity home is a valuable resource locally, 41 00:02:32,801 --> 00:02:36,720 but it needs to keep up with the times in terms of equipment. 42 00:02:36,721 --> 00:02:38,560 I wondered if you could help? 43 00:02:40,281 --> 00:02:42,040 Their clothes need mending 44 00:02:42,041 --> 00:02:44,320 and they could do with a few square meals. 45 00:02:44,321 --> 00:02:46,120 Have you met the boys' mother? 46 00:02:46,121 --> 00:02:48,840 That was the first I've heard of her. 47 00:02:48,841 --> 00:02:51,440 She did come with them, didn't she? From Sylhet? 48 00:02:51,441 --> 00:02:53,159 They normally do. 49 00:02:53,161 --> 00:02:54,720 The fathers come here first. 50 00:02:54,721 --> 00:02:56,640 Once they've got a job and somewhere to live, 51 00:02:56,641 --> 00:02:58,480 they bring their family over. 52 00:02:58,481 --> 00:03:00,880 Yes, I'm aware, but who brings the boys to school? 53 00:03:00,881 --> 00:03:02,760 They come on their own. 54 00:03:02,761 --> 00:03:05,120 Their father brought them the first time. 55 00:03:05,121 --> 00:03:07,621 I haven't seen him since then. 56 00:03:11,881 --> 00:03:14,239 I do love surprises! 57 00:03:14,241 --> 00:03:16,400 It's a bit difficult to know what to wear. 58 00:03:16,401 --> 00:03:19,999 I mean, it wouldn't be for me, obviously. 59 00:03:20,001 --> 00:03:22,200 I think we're going somewhere special. 60 00:03:22,201 --> 00:03:25,359 Cyril is such a lovely young man. 61 00:03:25,361 --> 00:03:28,560 He's been working hard at his civil engineering examinations. 62 00:03:28,561 --> 00:03:30,280 He has the last one today. 63 00:03:30,281 --> 00:03:32,319 He wanted to celebrate. 64 00:03:32,321 --> 00:03:34,479 I'm so sorry I'm late. 65 00:03:34,481 --> 00:03:37,760 The mother from St Cuthbert's, Mary Watkins, had infected stitches. 66 00:03:37,761 --> 00:03:39,680 I had to refer her to Dr Turner. 67 00:03:39,681 --> 00:03:41,440 She was sent home with stitches? 68 00:03:41,441 --> 00:03:44,120 A lot of them. She had a large episiotomy. 69 00:03:44,121 --> 00:03:45,639 Poor lamb. 70 00:03:46,881 --> 00:03:48,280 She shouldn't be out. 71 00:03:48,281 --> 00:03:51,040 Four days after giving birth, with stitches like that? 72 00:03:51,041 --> 00:03:53,279 She wanted to go home. 73 00:03:53,281 --> 00:03:56,200 Hospital can be a difficult environment. 74 00:03:56,201 --> 00:03:59,800 So, a new mother is discharged from hospital early, too early, 75 00:03:59,801 --> 00:04:03,440 develops an infection and it's down to us to pick up the pieces. 76 00:04:03,441 --> 00:04:05,120 But this is the future. 77 00:04:05,121 --> 00:04:08,040 More women than ever are having their babies in hospital. 78 00:04:08,041 --> 00:04:10,880 Well, it's different if they've had several and know what to expect. 79 00:04:10,881 --> 00:04:12,519 She really didn't. 80 00:04:12,521 --> 00:04:15,080 She was soldiering on, thinking it was all normal. 81 00:04:15,081 --> 00:04:18,000 It's the lack of care that's so upsetting. 82 00:04:18,001 --> 00:04:21,360 Somewhere in all the notes, or... or lack of them, 83 00:04:21,361 --> 00:04:23,280 we lose sight of the patient. 84 00:04:23,281 --> 00:04:26,520 We have a woman in labour in Cradock Street. 85 00:04:26,521 --> 00:04:28,039 Susan Voller? 86 00:04:28,041 --> 00:04:30,000 I saw her at the antenatal clinic. 87 00:04:30,001 --> 00:04:31,240 Do you want to go? 88 00:04:31,241 --> 00:04:34,658 Yes, it's her first and she's quite young. 89 00:04:37,121 --> 00:04:38,440 Would you pass the sandwiches? 90 00:04:38,441 --> 00:04:39,721 Course. 91 00:04:43,681 --> 00:04:45,399 Are you busy? 92 00:04:45,401 --> 00:04:47,519 Always, in May. 93 00:04:47,521 --> 00:04:50,880 The sun comes out and then everyone gets out their summer frocks 94 00:04:50,881 --> 00:04:52,760 and they all need sprucing up. 95 00:04:52,761 --> 00:04:54,680 I'm hoping you can help me. 96 00:04:54,681 --> 00:04:56,679 I'll try my best. 97 00:04:56,681 --> 00:04:59,280 It's the incubator fund for the maternity home. 98 00:04:59,281 --> 00:05:01,560 We've still got a long way to go. 99 00:05:01,561 --> 00:05:04,080 I'm wondering if there's any help we can get from the council? 100 00:05:04,081 --> 00:05:05,999 Let me see. 101 00:05:06,001 --> 00:05:08,280 Excuse me while I refer to my file. 102 00:05:08,281 --> 00:05:10,519 Thought as much. 103 00:05:10,521 --> 00:05:11,919 Here it is. 104 00:05:11,921 --> 00:05:15,760 Now, there's a fund I found recently for charitable donations 105 00:05:15,761 --> 00:05:19,399 and for every pound raised, they match it. 106 00:05:19,401 --> 00:05:21,239 That sounds wonderful! 107 00:05:21,241 --> 00:05:22,680 Well, it sounds wonderful, 108 00:05:22,681 --> 00:05:25,160 but we've still got to raise the money in the first place. 109 00:05:25,161 --> 00:05:26,519 Last November, 110 00:05:26,521 --> 00:05:30,200 we had our very successful Ballroom Of Hope charity event. 111 00:05:30,201 --> 00:05:32,640 But I really don't know what to do this time. 112 00:05:32,641 --> 00:05:34,600 I've asked Nurse Franklin to help. 113 00:05:34,601 --> 00:05:37,320 Well, if Nurse Franklin's involved, 114 00:05:37,321 --> 00:05:40,639 then you should be doing a fashion show. 115 00:05:40,641 --> 00:05:42,360 That's a lovely idea. 116 00:05:42,361 --> 00:05:46,360 I'm just not sure where we'd get all the clothes. 117 00:05:49,201 --> 00:05:50,719 Hello! 118 00:05:50,721 --> 00:05:52,839 Look at you! 119 00:05:52,841 --> 00:05:55,279 It was a very speedy birth. 120 00:05:55,281 --> 00:05:57,760 Three hours, from start to finish. 121 00:05:57,761 --> 00:06:01,879 - Hello. - I said the same when you were born. 122 00:06:01,881 --> 00:06:03,239 Daft, innit? 123 00:06:03,241 --> 00:06:05,800 Like they're going to say anything back. 124 00:06:05,801 --> 00:06:07,199 He is. 125 00:06:07,201 --> 00:06:09,800 Look at him! He's saying, "Hello, Granny!" 126 00:06:09,801 --> 00:06:11,440 He's her first grandchild. 127 00:06:11,441 --> 00:06:13,481 Congratulations. 128 00:06:21,401 --> 00:06:23,120 Good evening, Sister. 129 00:06:23,121 --> 00:06:25,519 Good evening, Mr Robinson. 130 00:06:25,521 --> 00:06:29,605 I'm afraid Nurse Anderson is still with a patient. 131 00:06:30,521 --> 00:06:33,840 May I congratulate you on completing your examinations? 132 00:06:33,841 --> 00:06:35,559 Thank you. 133 00:06:35,561 --> 00:06:39,280 I gather this evening is something of a celebration? 134 00:06:39,281 --> 00:06:40,721 It is. 135 00:06:41,721 --> 00:06:43,960 Would you care to come in and wait? 136 00:06:43,961 --> 00:06:46,461 I'm sure she will return soon. 137 00:06:51,321 --> 00:06:53,905 I should've done this ages ago. 138 00:06:55,201 --> 00:06:57,360 When did I last wear this? 139 00:06:57,361 --> 00:07:00,160 Perhaps you could donate them to the fashion show? 140 00:07:00,161 --> 00:07:01,720 Raise money for the incubator. 141 00:07:01,721 --> 00:07:03,600 I would if they were fashionable. 142 00:07:03,601 --> 00:07:07,440 There are so many new and exciting designs coming out now. 143 00:07:07,441 --> 00:07:09,999 What do you think of this? 144 00:07:10,001 --> 00:07:12,440 It would look wonderful on you. 145 00:07:12,441 --> 00:07:14,775 I'd need a month of paydays. 146 00:07:16,961 --> 00:07:18,279 That's mine. 147 00:07:18,281 --> 00:07:20,720 I know. When did you last wear it? 148 00:07:20,721 --> 00:07:22,159 Sunday best? 149 00:07:22,161 --> 00:07:26,399 Look, if we raise the hemline... quite a bit... 150 00:07:26,401 --> 00:07:31,641 And add some smock sleeves, using something like this... 151 00:07:33,241 --> 00:07:35,241 New York, Paris, Poplar. 152 00:07:37,281 --> 00:07:40,948 I think we have a theme for the fashion show. 153 00:07:42,041 --> 00:07:47,719 I... I must admit, I have never paid particular attention to cricket. 154 00:07:47,721 --> 00:07:51,560 I could say the same of football, until recently. 155 00:07:51,561 --> 00:07:54,799 Such wonderful pursuits 156 00:07:54,801 --> 00:07:57,719 brought to our attention by this 157 00:07:57,721 --> 00:08:00,441 extraordinary invention. 158 00:08:02,121 --> 00:08:03,680 Perhaps I should leave these here? 159 00:08:03,681 --> 00:08:07,960 I... I had hoped Nurse Anderson would be here by now. 160 00:08:07,961 --> 00:08:09,761 It's a bit late. 161 00:08:12,201 --> 00:08:16,120 Thank you for introducing me to the rules of cricket. 162 00:08:16,121 --> 00:08:17,921 You're most welcome. 163 00:08:18,961 --> 00:08:20,961 I must attend Compline. 164 00:08:34,041 --> 00:08:35,799 Cyril. 165 00:08:35,801 --> 00:08:37,519 I am so sorry. 166 00:08:37,521 --> 00:08:39,160 They said you were with a patient. 167 00:08:39,161 --> 00:08:41,480 A woman in labour. I couldn't leave. 168 00:08:41,481 --> 00:08:43,359 I understand. 169 00:08:43,361 --> 00:08:45,119 Now you're here... 170 00:08:45,121 --> 00:08:47,081 Oh, thank you. 171 00:08:48,161 --> 00:08:49,560 What was the surprise? 172 00:08:49,561 --> 00:08:51,800 I was looking forward to tonight so much. 173 00:08:51,801 --> 00:08:53,041 Me too. 174 00:08:54,681 --> 00:08:56,439 How about tomorrow? 175 00:08:56,441 --> 00:08:58,080 I've got my evening class. 176 00:08:58,081 --> 00:08:59,559 Yeah. 177 00:08:59,561 --> 00:09:01,719 I'll think of something. 178 00:09:01,721 --> 00:09:04,805 But you can't miss your evening class. 179 00:09:29,561 --> 00:09:31,680 I've had a phone call from St Cuthbert's. 180 00:09:31,681 --> 00:09:33,560 Another discharged mother to visit? 181 00:09:33,561 --> 00:09:36,520 No. One of their ward sisters has been taken ill 182 00:09:36,521 --> 00:09:39,240 and they need a midwife to supervise the pupil midwives 183 00:09:39,241 --> 00:09:41,880 until the Ward Sister returns to work. 184 00:09:41,881 --> 00:09:43,399 Nurse Anderson? 185 00:09:43,401 --> 00:09:48,000 - It would do you good to experience the larger teaching hospital. - Yes. 186 00:09:48,001 --> 00:09:51,440 The little cottage hospital I trained in was so different. 187 00:09:51,441 --> 00:09:54,720 If you could hand over your visits to Nurse Crane 188 00:09:54,721 --> 00:09:59,360 so that you could get there straight away, I would be most grateful. 189 00:09:59,361 --> 00:10:02,278 You drew this up. It is quite long. 190 00:10:07,121 --> 00:10:09,760 Think of us when you're in your nice, warm hospital 191 00:10:09,761 --> 00:10:12,360 and I'm bumping over the potholes of Poplar. 192 00:10:12,361 --> 00:10:16,028 I like my bicycle now I've gotten used to it. 193 00:10:16,161 --> 00:10:17,679 What's the matter? 194 00:10:17,681 --> 00:10:21,960 I just don't know how I'm going to find time to see Cyril. 195 00:10:21,961 --> 00:10:25,378 He got a night in with Sister Monica Joan. 196 00:10:27,801 --> 00:10:30,200 Are these records up-to-date? 197 00:10:30,201 --> 00:10:31,919 I'm sorry. 198 00:10:31,921 --> 00:10:33,960 I'm looking for a Mrs Mohammed. 199 00:10:33,961 --> 00:10:35,399 First name? 200 00:10:35,401 --> 00:10:37,001 Unknown. 201 00:10:38,561 --> 00:10:40,719 Mother to these two boys. 202 00:10:40,721 --> 00:10:41,960 Who registered recently. 203 00:10:41,961 --> 00:10:44,440 Lovely manners. Their father brought them in. 204 00:10:44,441 --> 00:10:45,840 No sign of the mother? 205 00:10:45,841 --> 00:10:47,640 I'll write down their address. 206 00:10:47,641 --> 00:10:50,920 I'm worried she's not here, and if she's still in East Pakistan, 207 00:10:50,921 --> 00:10:54,505 I don't know who's looking after those boys. 208 00:10:56,801 --> 00:10:58,081 Thank you. 209 00:11:11,201 --> 00:11:14,639 Hello? Who is it? 210 00:11:14,641 --> 00:11:16,599 Hello, young man. 211 00:11:16,601 --> 00:11:18,041 May I come in? 212 00:11:19,361 --> 00:11:21,528 I won't get through there. 213 00:11:27,521 --> 00:11:29,688 I must have a cold coming. 214 00:11:30,481 --> 00:11:32,479 Is your mother in? 215 00:11:32,481 --> 00:11:34,760 You're not in trouble, I just... 216 00:11:34,761 --> 00:11:38,119 Mrs Mohammed? I'm Nurse Crane. 217 00:11:38,121 --> 00:11:40,000 I met your sons at school. 218 00:11:40,001 --> 00:11:42,918 I'm a midwife and a district nurse. 219 00:11:47,321 --> 00:11:49,640 Your sons said you taught them English. 220 00:11:49,641 --> 00:11:52,039 In East Pakistan. 221 00:11:52,041 --> 00:11:53,439 A little. 222 00:11:53,441 --> 00:11:55,279 You've done very well. 223 00:11:55,281 --> 00:11:56,641 May I? 224 00:12:10,801 --> 00:12:12,519 It's a lovely day. 225 00:12:12,521 --> 00:12:15,959 I'd like you two to play outside for a bit 226 00:12:15,961 --> 00:12:18,399 while I talk to your mother. 227 00:12:18,401 --> 00:12:19,985 Take your football. 228 00:12:20,961 --> 00:12:22,881 Nowhere near my car. 229 00:12:35,481 --> 00:12:37,241 Please, sit down. 230 00:12:59,081 --> 00:13:01,439 Mrs Constance Blair? 231 00:13:01,441 --> 00:13:03,680 Only my mother called me Constance. 232 00:13:03,681 --> 00:13:05,119 It's Connie. 233 00:13:05,121 --> 00:13:06,680 I am the midwife in charge. 234 00:13:06,681 --> 00:13:10,240 This is pupil midwife Hoskins, who I am supervising. 235 00:13:10,241 --> 00:13:12,160 Would you like to be called Connie? 236 00:13:12,161 --> 00:13:14,661 No. You can call me Mrs Blair. 237 00:13:16,121 --> 00:13:18,205 How come she's in charge? 238 00:13:20,201 --> 00:13:22,920 I am the qualified midwife, Mrs Blair. 239 00:13:22,921 --> 00:13:25,559 I haven't seen you before. 240 00:13:25,561 --> 00:13:27,120 How long you been here? 241 00:13:27,121 --> 00:13:29,200 It's my first day on the ward. 242 00:13:29,201 --> 00:13:32,680 But I have years of experience as a nurse and midwife. 243 00:13:32,681 --> 00:13:36,431 That's why I'm here in a supervisory capacity. 244 00:13:38,841 --> 00:13:40,320 How are you feeling? 245 00:13:40,321 --> 00:13:42,199 Fine. 246 00:13:42,201 --> 00:13:44,400 You're on bed rest because your waters broke? 247 00:13:44,401 --> 00:13:46,151 It's all in my notes. 248 00:13:47,681 --> 00:13:51,600 Could you check Mrs Blair's pulse and temperature? 249 00:13:51,601 --> 00:13:53,800 If you could just pop this in your mouth for me. 250 00:13:53,801 --> 00:13:56,680 You're supposed to keep your personal items tidy. 251 00:13:56,681 --> 00:13:59,800 There are magazines on the floor and your vases are a hazard. 252 00:13:59,801 --> 00:14:01,119 Yeah, well... 253 00:14:01,121 --> 00:14:03,288 Please, don't try to talk. 254 00:14:05,401 --> 00:14:08,735 Mrs Mohammed, I'm very worried about you. 255 00:14:11,041 --> 00:14:14,708 Are you having trouble getting to the toilet? 256 00:14:19,841 --> 00:14:24,280 If you can't control your bladder, you may have an infection. 257 00:14:24,281 --> 00:14:27,239 You must come to the surgery. 258 00:14:27,241 --> 00:14:29,760 The doctor can give you medicine. 259 00:14:29,761 --> 00:14:31,481 No. I cannot. 260 00:14:32,721 --> 00:14:36,471 Why do you ask about the boys? They are clean. 261 00:14:38,041 --> 00:14:40,958 When does your husband finish work? 262 00:14:41,801 --> 00:14:44,119 He live with friends now. 263 00:14:44,121 --> 00:14:45,719 Not here. 264 00:14:45,721 --> 00:14:47,305 I don't understand. 265 00:14:49,081 --> 00:14:50,521 Mrs Mohammed... 266 00:14:52,001 --> 00:14:54,501 have you been outside much? 267 00:14:55,481 --> 00:14:57,480 Have you been outside at all? 268 00:14:57,481 --> 00:14:58,679 I am dirty. 269 00:14:58,681 --> 00:14:59,880 That's not true. 270 00:14:59,881 --> 00:15:02,965 My husband says the smell is very bad. 271 00:15:03,361 --> 00:15:04,720 Sorry, sorry! 272 00:15:04,721 --> 00:15:06,055 Don't apologise. 273 00:15:07,361 --> 00:15:09,559 Please, go. Please. 274 00:15:09,561 --> 00:15:11,999 You go and change clothes. 275 00:15:12,001 --> 00:15:15,119 I'll clean up here and then I'll go. 276 00:15:15,121 --> 00:15:17,039 But I'm coming back. 277 00:15:17,041 --> 00:15:18,639 You're not dirty. 278 00:15:18,641 --> 00:15:20,559 You're unwell. 279 00:15:20,561 --> 00:15:22,801 There's no shame in that. 280 00:15:32,201 --> 00:15:36,440 Mrs Marlow, how are you getting on with feeding baby? 281 00:15:36,441 --> 00:15:40,000 It's hard to get her latched on, and then it hurts. 282 00:15:40,001 --> 00:15:42,960 There's not much time to get it right, is there? 283 00:15:42,961 --> 00:15:44,719 I'll be home soon. 284 00:15:44,721 --> 00:15:46,720 We can help you while you're here, 285 00:15:46,721 --> 00:15:48,600 but is there anyone at home to help? 286 00:15:48,601 --> 00:15:50,601 My mum's coming to stay. 287 00:15:56,961 --> 00:15:58,840 This is your first baby. 288 00:15:58,841 --> 00:16:00,961 You're both learning. 289 00:16:01,881 --> 00:16:03,600 Your mother will have been the same. 290 00:16:03,601 --> 00:16:06,039 I came to her when I was two. 291 00:16:06,041 --> 00:16:08,119 I'm adopted. 292 00:16:08,121 --> 00:16:11,960 She was so happy when she found out I was having a baby. 293 00:16:11,961 --> 00:16:13,760 I don't want to let her down. 294 00:16:13,761 --> 00:16:15,359 What do you mean? 295 00:16:15,361 --> 00:16:17,720 Mum didn't have a newborn to look after. 296 00:16:17,721 --> 00:16:20,600 I thought it would all come naturally. 297 00:16:20,601 --> 00:16:23,185 You're not letting anyone down. 298 00:16:24,401 --> 00:16:26,279 You're learning. 299 00:16:26,281 --> 00:16:28,480 She doesn't know what it's like. 300 00:16:28,481 --> 00:16:31,065 Breast-feeding, settling her... 301 00:16:32,081 --> 00:16:35,681 That's exactly what we need, a cup of tea. 302 00:16:40,001 --> 00:16:43,160 So, we have a theme for our fashion show? 303 00:16:43,161 --> 00:16:46,440 We take old clothes, they might need mending, or just aren't 304 00:16:46,441 --> 00:16:49,520 in fashion any more, and we alter them to bring them up-to-date. 305 00:16:49,521 --> 00:16:51,520 A bit like, "Make do and mend." 306 00:16:51,521 --> 00:16:53,120 More exciting than that. 307 00:16:53,121 --> 00:16:54,879 "Darn and dazzle." 308 00:16:54,881 --> 00:16:56,881 "Style on a shoestring." 309 00:16:58,001 --> 00:16:59,641 Sorry. 310 00:17:01,921 --> 00:17:06,160 My apologies, but I need an urgent word with Doctor Turner. 311 00:17:06,161 --> 00:17:10,160 Now, I'm after some boys' clothes for an immigrant family. 312 00:17:10,161 --> 00:17:12,760 There's nothing decent in the Nonnatus House charity box. 313 00:17:12,761 --> 00:17:15,160 - Is there anything here? - How old? 314 00:17:15,161 --> 00:17:16,560 Eight and ten years old. 315 00:17:16,561 --> 00:17:18,480 They want something to keep them warm. 316 00:17:18,481 --> 00:17:21,080 I've drawers full of Timothy's clothes he's outgrown. 317 00:17:21,081 --> 00:17:22,799 Thank you. 318 00:17:22,801 --> 00:17:24,440 Nurse Crane would like a word. 319 00:17:24,441 --> 00:17:26,441 - Of course. - Thank you. 320 00:17:29,481 --> 00:17:33,160 So, we need everyone to donate clothes they don't want, 321 00:17:33,161 --> 00:17:37,080 then get businesses, factories, market traders to give us 322 00:17:37,081 --> 00:17:40,719 older stock, seconds... spare fabric. 323 00:17:40,721 --> 00:17:43,138 Violet will know where to go. 324 00:17:44,961 --> 00:17:46,719 I'm early. 325 00:17:46,721 --> 00:17:47,999 I'm ready. 326 00:17:48,001 --> 00:17:49,679 You look beautiful. 327 00:17:49,681 --> 00:17:51,241 Then let's go. 328 00:18:10,401 --> 00:18:13,480 I wasn't able to examine her, but when she stood up, 329 00:18:13,481 --> 00:18:15,080 there was urine at her feet. 330 00:18:15,081 --> 00:18:18,480 Her skin was excoriated all the way down to her ankles 331 00:18:18,481 --> 00:18:22,280 and the smell of stale urine in the flat was dreadful. 332 00:18:22,281 --> 00:18:26,000 The incontinence could be a urinary tract infection. 333 00:18:26,001 --> 00:18:29,040 They can be very nasty if they're not treated, 334 00:18:29,041 --> 00:18:32,679 but it sounds like something more sinister. 335 00:18:32,681 --> 00:18:34,560 She should come in and register. 336 00:18:34,561 --> 00:18:36,839 I don't think she can. 337 00:18:36,841 --> 00:18:40,280 I'm not sure she's been out since she arrived here. 338 00:18:40,281 --> 00:18:41,519 When was that? 339 00:18:41,521 --> 00:18:45,400 Her husband and children registered several weeks ago. 340 00:18:45,401 --> 00:18:47,320 I want to see her again tomorrow. 341 00:18:47,321 --> 00:18:50,480 If you go after clinic, I'll join as soon as I can. 342 00:18:50,481 --> 00:18:52,565 She may need antibiotics. 343 00:18:55,801 --> 00:18:59,040 I had no idea there's a cafe serving Caribbean food. 344 00:18:59,041 --> 00:19:00,920 I'm so pleased you like it. 345 00:19:00,921 --> 00:19:04,400 I heard about this place from Albert at the social club. 346 00:19:04,401 --> 00:19:08,679 It tastes like home. I've missed it so much. 347 00:19:08,681 --> 00:19:10,348 And I've missed you. 348 00:19:11,801 --> 00:19:14,280 We've hardly seen each other this last month or two. 349 00:19:14,281 --> 00:19:15,800 We're working hard. 350 00:19:15,801 --> 00:19:19,968 That's why we came here. It wasn't for the weather. 351 00:19:20,441 --> 00:19:22,120 I've got used to that. 352 00:19:22,121 --> 00:19:25,871 - It's other things catch me out. - Like what? 353 00:19:26,801 --> 00:19:28,720 One of my patients at the hospital 354 00:19:28,721 --> 00:19:33,040 today was clearly expecting a white midwife. 355 00:19:33,041 --> 00:19:35,319 - What did you do? - My job. 356 00:19:35,321 --> 00:19:36,920 I'm very proud of you. 357 00:19:36,921 --> 00:19:39,960 You're taking on a new challenge at the hospital. 358 00:19:39,961 --> 00:19:44,680 It makes me feel like I should be brave about something I want to do. 359 00:19:44,681 --> 00:19:46,081 Like what? 360 00:19:48,121 --> 00:19:51,079 I haven't said anything at church. 361 00:19:51,081 --> 00:19:53,665 But I feel called on to preach. 362 00:19:54,801 --> 00:19:55,880 That's wonderful! 363 00:19:55,881 --> 00:19:58,360 I'm not sure I am brave enough. 364 00:19:58,361 --> 00:20:00,280 The Lord has given you a voice 365 00:20:00,281 --> 00:20:04,531 and if you are called, He will give you the courage. 366 00:20:24,161 --> 00:20:27,880 I'll put these boxes out so women at the clinic can drop off 367 00:20:27,881 --> 00:20:30,640 old clothes, pick up something they can use. 368 00:20:30,641 --> 00:20:32,920 I've a few things the girls have outgrown. 369 00:20:32,921 --> 00:20:37,000 Violet's offering a discount at the shop for anyone entering. 370 00:20:37,001 --> 00:20:39,480 That's very supportive of her. 371 00:20:39,481 --> 00:20:41,119 Nurse Crane. 372 00:20:41,121 --> 00:20:44,760 I found a few things. For the boys you mentioned. 373 00:20:44,761 --> 00:20:47,560 Heavily darned, but perfectly serviceable. 374 00:20:47,561 --> 00:20:49,080 And plenty of socks. 375 00:20:49,081 --> 00:20:51,360 I don't know what boys do to socks. 376 00:20:51,361 --> 00:20:52,639 Thank you. 377 00:20:52,641 --> 00:20:56,725 I think this family needs all the help it can get. 378 00:20:57,881 --> 00:21:00,839 I can't go home. I'm not ready. 379 00:21:00,841 --> 00:21:02,760 If your mother is there to look after you... 380 00:21:02,761 --> 00:21:04,640 I thought I had at least five days in here. 381 00:21:04,641 --> 00:21:08,760 There is a constant demand for beds on the postnatal ward. 382 00:21:08,761 --> 00:21:10,760 So I have to go home tomorrow? 383 00:21:10,761 --> 00:21:12,921 I won't be able to cope. 384 00:21:23,001 --> 00:21:24,961 I come bearing gifts. 385 00:21:29,721 --> 00:21:31,888 A few things for the boys. 386 00:21:32,761 --> 00:21:34,999 How are you? 387 00:21:35,001 --> 00:21:36,401 Well, thank you. 388 00:21:46,401 --> 00:21:48,735 You definitely have a fever. 389 00:21:50,121 --> 00:21:55,371 I've asked the doctor to come out and see you. He will help you. 390 00:21:55,841 --> 00:21:59,001 You are ill, and we can help. 391 00:22:15,601 --> 00:22:17,761 Come through. 392 00:22:22,441 --> 00:22:25,199 Mrs Mohammed, this is Dr Turner. 393 00:22:25,201 --> 00:22:26,959 Please, don't get up. 394 00:22:26,961 --> 00:22:31,080 Mrs Mohammed, we know that you're ill and we're here to help. 395 00:22:31,081 --> 00:22:34,665 - I'm sorry. - There's no need to apologise. 396 00:22:34,921 --> 00:22:36,421 When did it start? 397 00:22:42,641 --> 00:22:44,281 After the baby. 398 00:22:46,281 --> 00:22:47,561 What baby? 399 00:22:50,361 --> 00:22:51,561 She died. 400 00:22:52,841 --> 00:22:56,921 - When? - Three months ago. 401 00:23:00,081 --> 00:23:01,498 In East Pakistan? 402 00:23:04,521 --> 00:23:07,159 I'm very sorry, Mrs Mohammed. 403 00:23:07,161 --> 00:23:08,328 What happened? 404 00:23:10,121 --> 00:23:12,371 She was a long time coming. 405 00:23:13,481 --> 00:23:15,881 - How long? - Four days. 406 00:23:17,881 --> 00:23:20,200 - Did you go to a hospital? - No. 407 00:23:20,201 --> 00:23:22,159 No hospital. 408 00:23:22,161 --> 00:23:27,745 - Was there anyone there with you? - Yes. My husband's mother helps. 409 00:23:28,681 --> 00:23:32,765 And after the baby, is that when all this started? 410 00:23:35,801 --> 00:23:40,039 My family, my husband's mother, 411 00:23:40,041 --> 00:23:42,839 my husband are angry. 412 00:23:42,841 --> 00:23:44,241 With you? 413 00:23:46,441 --> 00:23:49,361 He was sad for the baby. 414 00:23:51,721 --> 00:23:53,921 But the smell is very bad. 415 00:23:54,961 --> 00:23:57,280 He says I must clean and wash. 416 00:23:57,281 --> 00:24:00,359 And you do. That's not the problem. 417 00:24:00,361 --> 00:24:01,881 We can help you. 418 00:24:03,401 --> 00:24:05,568 But I need to examine you. 419 00:24:06,801 --> 00:24:09,320 - I will be very careful. - No... 420 00:24:09,321 --> 00:24:13,000 - Mrs Mohammed, I'm a doctor. - No more. I'm sorry. 421 00:24:13,001 --> 00:24:14,759 You are very unwell. 422 00:24:14,761 --> 00:24:16,840 I think you have an infection 423 00:24:16,841 --> 00:24:20,440 and I'm concerned it may affect your kidneys. 424 00:24:20,441 --> 00:24:24,680 If the infection spreads, I can give you some antibiotics now. 425 00:24:24,681 --> 00:24:28,361 - Some medicine to help. - No, no, no! 426 00:24:35,441 --> 00:24:37,191 It's been a long day. 427 00:24:41,361 --> 00:24:43,240 Is the television broken? 428 00:24:43,241 --> 00:24:46,120 I can see Sister Monica Joan isn't here. 429 00:24:46,121 --> 00:24:49,920 She'll be down in a minute and that's the radio turned off. 430 00:24:49,921 --> 00:24:52,079 How is Mrs Mohammed? 431 00:24:52,081 --> 00:24:55,240 I'm afraid she's not in a good way at all. 432 00:24:55,241 --> 00:24:59,120 - And really struggling to understand. - Poor woman. 433 00:24:59,121 --> 00:25:02,280 Do we know any other Sylheti mothers? Maybe they can help? 434 00:25:02,281 --> 00:25:05,560 I think we need to find her husband first, if we can, 435 00:25:05,561 --> 00:25:09,760 but if not, then we'll need another solution very quickly. 436 00:25:09,761 --> 00:25:12,520 Won't the boys know where their father is? 437 00:25:12,521 --> 00:25:16,688 Well, that's just what I'm hoping will be the case. 438 00:25:25,401 --> 00:25:26,901 Excuse me, please. 439 00:25:28,681 --> 00:25:31,040 I'd like to speak to Rahul and Jalal Mohammed 440 00:25:31,041 --> 00:25:34,958 - somewhere quietly, if I may. - Yes, of course. 441 00:25:35,281 --> 00:25:37,601 Rahul? Jalal? 442 00:25:42,081 --> 00:25:44,720 I'm afraid your mother isn't very well 443 00:25:44,721 --> 00:25:47,920 and I need to speak to your father for help. 444 00:25:47,921 --> 00:25:50,921 Do you know where your father works? 445 00:25:52,601 --> 00:25:56,520 If you can try and remember it would be a great help to your mother. 446 00:25:56,521 --> 00:25:58,479 Big building. 447 00:25:58,481 --> 00:26:00,399 Have you been there? 448 00:26:00,401 --> 00:26:04,239 - What's it called? - I don't know. 449 00:26:04,241 --> 00:26:06,241 Could you take me there? 450 00:26:08,121 --> 00:26:09,841 What is it? 451 00:26:11,041 --> 00:26:13,921 He knows where he lives. 452 00:26:22,321 --> 00:26:25,119 Mrs Blair. How are you? 453 00:26:25,121 --> 00:26:27,079 Bored. 454 00:26:27,081 --> 00:26:30,720 - Not long to go now. - My other two were late. 455 00:26:30,721 --> 00:26:34,240 I've got backache from lying around, I can't sleep 456 00:26:34,241 --> 00:26:36,240 because of all the snoring... 457 00:26:36,241 --> 00:26:38,319 You've got backache? 458 00:26:38,321 --> 00:26:40,359 I just said, didn't I? 459 00:26:40,361 --> 00:26:42,695 - Can I check your pad? - No. 460 00:26:45,641 --> 00:26:48,520 - I need to see what colour it is. - I said, no! 461 00:26:48,521 --> 00:26:51,120 Mrs Blair, I am here to help you. 462 00:26:51,121 --> 00:26:53,120 Well, tidy that lot up, then. 463 00:26:53,121 --> 00:26:54,705 I am not a cleaner. 464 00:26:57,401 --> 00:26:58,761 Very well. 465 00:27:05,041 --> 00:27:06,520 Wait, what are you doing? 466 00:27:06,521 --> 00:27:09,560 - This is a hospital, not a lending library. - Those are mine! 467 00:27:09,561 --> 00:27:12,200 You are on bed rest. Can you please stay in bed? 468 00:27:12,201 --> 00:27:14,160 How can I tidy up if I can't get out of bed? 469 00:27:14,161 --> 00:27:18,495 - Mrs Blair, can you please stay... - Give them back! 470 00:27:24,601 --> 00:27:26,161 Please. 471 00:27:28,081 --> 00:27:31,081 Have a seat on the chair, Mrs Blair. 472 00:27:31,841 --> 00:27:35,175 We'll change your bed and your nightgown. 473 00:27:38,561 --> 00:27:40,000 I can see you're in pain. 474 00:27:40,001 --> 00:27:42,001 Can I feel your abdomen? 475 00:27:45,961 --> 00:27:49,128 Mrs Blair, you're having a contraction. 476 00:27:55,841 --> 00:27:57,175 Midwife calling! 477 00:28:03,081 --> 00:28:05,520 - How are you, Mrs Marlow? - She's feeding better. 478 00:28:05,521 --> 00:28:07,521 It's non-stop, though. 479 00:28:09,001 --> 00:28:11,760 - And she's bringing up a lot. - That's quite normal. 480 00:28:11,761 --> 00:28:14,760 And it's hard work for Shirley. She's exhausted. 481 00:28:14,761 --> 00:28:16,560 Mum, don't worry yourself. 482 00:28:16,561 --> 00:28:21,359 I thought perhaps a... bottle might give her a break. 483 00:28:21,361 --> 00:28:24,280 There's not much I can do otherwise. 484 00:28:24,281 --> 00:28:26,120 As soon as this baby's fed and winded, 485 00:28:26,121 --> 00:28:27,800 you could take her out in the pram. 486 00:28:27,801 --> 00:28:29,840 And your daughter can get a well-earned rest, 487 00:28:29,841 --> 00:28:33,120 baby will sleep like a log, and get some fresh air too. 488 00:28:33,121 --> 00:28:37,788 Show me how you're winding her. You can try several ways. 489 00:28:41,081 --> 00:28:43,399 You're doing very well. 490 00:28:43,401 --> 00:28:45,480 You do know Shirley's adopted? 491 00:28:45,481 --> 00:28:48,399 I couldn't have a baby of my own. 492 00:28:48,401 --> 00:28:51,901 And you're doing very well too, Mrs Thomas. 493 00:28:53,601 --> 00:28:56,685 This baby is a very lucky little lady. 494 00:28:59,521 --> 00:29:01,521 I'll get the pram ready. 495 00:29:15,961 --> 00:29:20,319 I'm looking for Mr Ayub Mohammed. May I come in? 496 00:29:20,321 --> 00:29:21,681 Abba? 497 00:29:26,121 --> 00:29:30,319 Mr Mohammed? I am Nurse Crane, from Nonnatus House. 498 00:29:30,321 --> 00:29:32,738 - Do you speak English? - Yes. 499 00:29:33,321 --> 00:29:36,400 Your sons have brought me here because your wife is ill. 500 00:29:36,401 --> 00:29:37,760 I need your help. 501 00:29:37,761 --> 00:29:40,678 - My wife isn't here. - Yes, I know. 502 00:29:42,281 --> 00:29:44,360 I'll put this plainly, Mr Mohammed. 503 00:29:44,361 --> 00:29:47,080 Your wife needs medical assistance. 504 00:29:47,081 --> 00:29:50,081 We need to communicate that with her. 505 00:29:51,281 --> 00:29:54,880 You have a responsibility to your family, to your wife 506 00:29:54,881 --> 00:29:56,361 and to your sons. 507 00:29:57,561 --> 00:29:58,881 Please. 508 00:30:07,961 --> 00:30:09,761 All right. I'll come. 509 00:30:17,601 --> 00:30:20,481 Sorry. 510 00:30:21,681 --> 00:30:24,079 Put your arms down. 511 00:30:24,081 --> 00:30:25,481 Wonderful. 512 00:30:27,121 --> 00:30:31,000 - Sister Frances, can I add this to your pile? - Course! 513 00:30:31,001 --> 00:30:33,480 - Is that my old blouse? - It was. 514 00:30:33,481 --> 00:30:36,200 I'll put it on the "smart day wear" rail. 515 00:30:36,201 --> 00:30:38,040 This is from the Institute. 516 00:30:38,041 --> 00:30:40,375 There's another one outside. 517 00:30:41,201 --> 00:30:44,359 Now, I recognise this wool. 518 00:30:44,361 --> 00:30:48,528 - This is Lavender and Dark Turk. - They match. 519 00:30:53,001 --> 00:30:54,201 Here. 520 00:30:56,041 --> 00:30:57,439 Do I have to? 521 00:30:57,441 --> 00:31:00,680 Now then, some of the larger ladies that come into my shop would be 522 00:31:00,681 --> 00:31:03,280 very grateful for a garment this size in high summer. 523 00:31:03,281 --> 00:31:06,359 We said, "Something for everyone." 524 00:31:06,361 --> 00:31:10,319 If this just had a Peter Pan collar. 525 00:31:10,321 --> 00:31:12,039 How about this? 526 00:31:12,041 --> 00:31:14,159 Perfect. 527 00:31:14,161 --> 00:31:16,040 I'll get the other box in. 528 00:31:16,041 --> 00:31:17,440 Yeah, I'll give you a hand. 529 00:31:17,441 --> 00:31:22,108 - May I put the kettle on, Mrs Turner? - Oh, yes, please. 530 00:31:38,881 --> 00:31:42,465 Could you please just translate what we say? 531 00:31:43,041 --> 00:31:46,708 You have been through a very difficult birth. 532 00:31:47,481 --> 00:31:49,398 And you've lost a baby. 533 00:32:05,801 --> 00:32:09,968 And you've been on your own without family support. 534 00:32:12,481 --> 00:32:15,565 Please can you translate, Mr Mohammed? 535 00:32:48,201 --> 00:32:51,368 Mr Mohammed, we asked you here to help. 536 00:32:53,081 --> 00:32:55,480 Now, please, could you tell your wife 537 00:32:55,481 --> 00:32:58,481 her condition mustn't get any worse. 538 00:33:03,361 --> 00:33:07,528 Please tell your wife we need to know what's wrong. 539 00:33:08,961 --> 00:33:11,878 We can't let her suffer in silence. 540 00:33:23,321 --> 00:33:27,641 Mrs Mohammed, would you let Nurse Crane examine you? 541 00:33:29,161 --> 00:33:31,995 In private. I could wait out here. 542 00:33:43,081 --> 00:33:45,921 Your sons need you. 543 00:33:47,761 --> 00:33:49,928 They need you to get well. 544 00:34:07,921 --> 00:34:09,281 Thank you. 545 00:34:12,041 --> 00:34:13,401 Brave lass. 546 00:34:21,081 --> 00:34:23,320 I've had two babies at home. 547 00:34:23,321 --> 00:34:25,920 All I had to do was walk from the living room to the bedroom. 548 00:34:25,921 --> 00:34:28,720 And no-one made me sit in a wheelchair. 549 00:34:28,721 --> 00:34:32,480 You're very lucky to be in a modern hospital with everything you need. 550 00:34:32,481 --> 00:34:33,841 Here you are. 551 00:34:37,441 --> 00:34:41,280 I'll need to talk to Dr Turner while I'm examining you. 552 00:34:41,281 --> 00:34:43,080 Can you hear me, Dr Turner? 553 00:34:43,081 --> 00:34:44,879 Perfectly, thank you. 554 00:34:44,881 --> 00:34:47,715 Let's get these undergarments off. 555 00:34:50,881 --> 00:34:54,200 You've been using towels? And newspaper. 556 00:34:54,201 --> 00:34:56,601 It's soaked through. 557 00:34:57,721 --> 00:35:00,199 That can't be comfortable. 558 00:35:00,201 --> 00:35:04,368 Now, can you move your knees a little apart for me? 559 00:35:05,361 --> 00:35:08,561 You poor lass, that looks sore. 560 00:35:10,001 --> 00:35:12,119 The skin is broken. 561 00:35:12,121 --> 00:35:14,920 And the sores appear to be infected. 562 00:35:14,921 --> 00:35:18,338 She'll need barrier cream and antibiotics. 563 00:35:20,281 --> 00:35:22,360 I'm going to take a closer look. 564 00:35:22,361 --> 00:35:25,111 If you want me to stop, just say. 565 00:35:30,761 --> 00:35:32,440 The vulva is excoriated 566 00:35:32,441 --> 00:35:35,760 and there's urine leaking from the vagina. 567 00:35:35,761 --> 00:35:37,400 There may be a fissure. 568 00:35:37,401 --> 00:35:40,318 Between the vagina and the bladder. 569 00:35:41,681 --> 00:35:43,241 All intact so far. 570 00:35:45,001 --> 00:35:50,519 Now... there's an opening in the anterior vaginal wall. 571 00:35:50,521 --> 00:35:52,880 Quite high up. Close to the cervix. 572 00:35:52,881 --> 00:35:54,799 How big is it? 573 00:35:54,801 --> 00:35:56,639 Two or three inches. 574 00:35:56,641 --> 00:35:59,391 No wonder she hasn't any control. 575 00:36:00,401 --> 00:36:02,120 The urine is very dark. 576 00:36:02,121 --> 00:36:05,920 She's probably been restricting her fluid intake. 577 00:36:05,921 --> 00:36:09,280 Which makes a urinary tract infection more likely. 578 00:36:09,281 --> 00:36:11,759 And everything more painful. 579 00:36:11,761 --> 00:36:14,161 Well done. All over. 580 00:36:15,521 --> 00:36:17,319 It hurts! 581 00:36:17,321 --> 00:36:19,280 You're three quarters dilated. 582 00:36:19,281 --> 00:36:22,200 - That's why we're going to the labour ward. - Where is it? 583 00:36:22,201 --> 00:36:23,759 One floor down. 584 00:36:23,761 --> 00:36:26,640 Can you go down the stairs and get the delivery room ready, please? 585 00:36:26,641 --> 00:36:30,975 - Why is it so far away? - We'll be there in no time. 586 00:36:39,521 --> 00:36:42,281 We think you have a fistula. 587 00:36:44,041 --> 00:36:48,958 That's an opening between your birth canal and your bladder. 588 00:36:50,921 --> 00:36:53,879 You were in labour for too long. 589 00:36:53,881 --> 00:36:57,548 Your baby couldn't move and you were injured. 590 00:36:58,961 --> 00:37:03,439 But you can have surgery, an operation, 591 00:37:03,441 --> 00:37:05,858 which will repair the damage. 592 00:37:07,121 --> 00:37:10,719 You can go to hospital here and be mended. 593 00:37:10,721 --> 00:37:12,719 No. No hospital. 594 00:37:12,721 --> 00:37:15,081 You can't live like this. 595 00:37:23,721 --> 00:37:25,839 You come, please? 596 00:37:25,841 --> 00:37:27,360 With you, to hospital? 597 00:37:27,361 --> 00:37:29,959 Of course, I'll come with you. 598 00:37:29,961 --> 00:37:32,560 I'll make an urgent referral to St Cuthbert's, 599 00:37:32,561 --> 00:37:35,001 for gynaecological surgery. 600 00:37:38,521 --> 00:37:39,881 Thank you. 601 00:37:47,921 --> 00:37:52,421 - Are we there? It's murder on this chair. - Not quite. 602 00:37:56,041 --> 00:37:57,458 What's happening? 603 00:38:00,881 --> 00:38:02,465 Has it broken down? 604 00:38:08,321 --> 00:38:11,199 Hello! Excuse me! 605 00:38:11,201 --> 00:38:13,041 Hello! 606 00:38:14,641 --> 00:38:17,279 Hello! I have a lady in labour. 607 00:38:17,281 --> 00:38:20,160 And I think the lift has got stuck. 608 00:38:20,161 --> 00:38:23,578 - Could you please get help? - Right away! 609 00:38:28,681 --> 00:38:30,319 It's all right. 610 00:38:30,321 --> 00:38:32,488 It's all right, Mrs Blair. 611 00:38:35,961 --> 00:38:39,480 I want to clean up those sores, put some cream on them 612 00:38:39,481 --> 00:38:42,720 so we can start making you feel more comfortable. 613 00:38:42,721 --> 00:38:44,200 Can I boil your kettle? 614 00:38:44,201 --> 00:38:46,680 No, don't get up! You sit down. 615 00:38:46,681 --> 00:38:50,265 Lie down, if you like. I'll get you a towel. 616 00:38:51,081 --> 00:38:55,040 It's getting late. I'll see what those boys can have for supper. 617 00:38:55,041 --> 00:38:57,625 They eat like horses, that age! 618 00:39:07,481 --> 00:39:09,398 And breathe slowly out. 619 00:39:12,161 --> 00:39:13,841 Well done. 620 00:39:17,921 --> 00:39:20,255 The fire brigade are coming! 621 00:39:21,241 --> 00:39:24,120 Can you get me a delivery pack, some towels, 622 00:39:24,121 --> 00:39:26,000 syntometrine and size seven gloves, please? 623 00:39:26,001 --> 00:39:28,668 I'm not having a baby in a lift! 624 00:39:33,321 --> 00:39:36,405 I'm sure we will be moving any minute. 625 00:39:39,361 --> 00:39:42,840 - Fire brigade, miss! - Thank goodness. 626 00:39:42,841 --> 00:39:44,880 - Can you get us moving again? - We'll try the doors. 627 00:39:44,881 --> 00:39:46,320 That'll be the quickest way out. 628 00:39:46,321 --> 00:39:50,571 There is a woman very close to giving birth in here. 629 00:40:01,681 --> 00:40:03,240 Children's clothes. 630 00:40:03,241 --> 00:40:06,760 Should I put knitted items in here, or in with woollens? 631 00:40:06,761 --> 00:40:09,560 If it's small, in children's. 632 00:40:09,561 --> 00:40:11,800 How are the accessories going, Valerie? 633 00:40:11,801 --> 00:40:13,800 Scarves could do with an iron. 634 00:40:13,801 --> 00:40:18,719 Dr Turner said that Mrs Mohammed has agreed to surgery. 635 00:40:18,721 --> 00:40:21,760 - Yes, thank goodness. - Well done, Phyllis. 636 00:40:21,761 --> 00:40:25,280 A lot of last-minute donations at Nonnatus House. 637 00:40:25,281 --> 00:40:27,840 It's wonderful what everyone's come up with. 638 00:40:27,841 --> 00:40:29,880 To think we were worried we wouldn't have enough. 639 00:40:29,881 --> 00:40:31,720 We've got more than enough. 640 00:40:31,721 --> 00:40:34,960 - What can I do? - Everything needs a price. 641 00:40:34,961 --> 00:40:39,399 - Ooh, I've got labels and some string. - Excuse me. 642 00:40:39,401 --> 00:40:41,599 It's got to be affordable. 643 00:40:41,601 --> 00:40:43,679 Everything a shilling? 644 00:40:43,681 --> 00:40:46,440 Some are worth far more than that. 645 00:40:46,441 --> 00:40:48,279 This is a work of art. 646 00:40:48,281 --> 00:40:51,000 Just wait until you see my haute couture outfit 647 00:40:51,001 --> 00:40:52,280 I've been working on. 648 00:40:52,281 --> 00:40:55,080 We are supposed to be raising money. 649 00:40:55,081 --> 00:40:58,920 We'll have three price tiers, and accessories separate. 650 00:40:58,921 --> 00:41:01,040 Fancy items, top price, ten bob. 651 00:41:01,041 --> 00:41:03,160 Everything else, half a crown, 652 00:41:03,161 --> 00:41:05,000 children's all a shilling. 653 00:41:05,001 --> 00:41:07,800 The Women's Institute are doing the cakes so it'll be a slice 654 00:41:07,801 --> 00:41:09,600 and a cup of tea for thruppence. 655 00:41:09,601 --> 00:41:11,601 And entry fee, sixpence. 656 00:41:14,281 --> 00:41:16,320 That actually quite suits you. 657 00:41:16,321 --> 00:41:17,641 What about...? 658 00:41:20,161 --> 00:41:22,439 - Yes! - Yes! - Yes. 659 00:41:24,281 --> 00:41:26,948 - Very Jean Shrimpton. - Stop it! 660 00:41:28,841 --> 00:41:31,240 - Help! - Sorry, can you stay back, please? 661 00:41:31,241 --> 00:41:33,400 No, she's got a delivery pack for me. 662 00:41:33,401 --> 00:41:35,600 You'll have to unpack it and let me pass it in. 663 00:41:35,601 --> 00:41:37,800 If the lift drops suddenly, you could lose your hand. 664 00:41:37,801 --> 00:41:40,218 - If the lift drops?! - Ready? 665 00:41:48,161 --> 00:41:49,881 It's jammed. 666 00:41:51,241 --> 00:41:53,360 We'll have to take a look at the winding mechanism, 667 00:41:53,361 --> 00:41:55,080 see if we can get it moving that way. 668 00:41:55,081 --> 00:41:58,800 Hopefully, we can get to it from the floor above. 669 00:41:58,801 --> 00:42:03,051 You'll have to stay here, anything needs passing in. 670 00:42:11,641 --> 00:42:14,120 Good evening, Sister. Is Nurse Anderson in? 671 00:42:14,121 --> 00:42:15,480 I'm afraid not. 672 00:42:15,481 --> 00:42:18,240 I thought her hospital duty would've finished by now. 673 00:42:18,241 --> 00:42:21,439 It appears she has been detained again. 674 00:42:21,441 --> 00:42:24,240 Would you like to come in and wait? 675 00:42:24,241 --> 00:42:27,559 Hopefully she will return soon. 676 00:42:27,561 --> 00:42:29,121 Thank you. 677 00:42:33,001 --> 00:42:36,481 - Don't leave me. - I couldn't if I tried! 678 00:42:37,841 --> 00:42:40,480 I am never having another baby in hospital. 679 00:42:40,481 --> 00:42:43,240 I'm never having another baby at all. 680 00:42:43,241 --> 00:42:45,320 You had all your others at home? 681 00:42:45,321 --> 00:42:48,559 - Where is home? - Lingdale Street. 682 00:42:48,561 --> 00:42:50,728 Near the baths? I know it. 683 00:42:51,721 --> 00:42:56,471 It's a tiny flat. But I've got everything where I like it. 684 00:42:56,521 --> 00:43:00,605 I've got pots on the windowsill, full of lavender. 685 00:43:00,761 --> 00:43:04,041 - I love lavender. - I feel safe there. 686 00:43:06,601 --> 00:43:10,281 - You're safe here. - Stuck in a lift? 687 00:43:13,841 --> 00:43:16,758 That's it, just breathe through it. 688 00:43:20,081 --> 00:43:22,279 I hate being in hospital. 689 00:43:22,281 --> 00:43:26,120 I feel like a child. Being told what I can and can't do. 690 00:43:26,121 --> 00:43:29,440 - It's for your own good. - Oh, God, that's what my mother used to say. 691 00:43:29,441 --> 00:43:30,880 She had all these rules. 692 00:43:30,881 --> 00:43:33,600 We'd get a right thrashing if we got it wrong. 693 00:43:33,601 --> 00:43:37,435 Just made me feel I couldn't do anything right. 694 00:43:37,521 --> 00:43:42,438 There are a lot of rules here. It can feel a bit impersonal. 695 00:43:48,521 --> 00:43:51,680 There's an exciting film series on television. 696 00:43:51,681 --> 00:43:55,039 Tonight's episode is A King's Ransom. 697 00:43:55,041 --> 00:43:58,291 The main character is called Harry Lime. 698 00:43:59,241 --> 00:44:02,241 A most contradictory person. 699 00:44:07,921 --> 00:44:11,519 Mrs Blair, your baby is coming. 700 00:44:11,521 --> 00:44:17,021 I need you to sit right on the edge of the chair so I can help you. 701 00:44:41,881 --> 00:44:44,719 - I can't do this! - Yes, you can. 702 00:44:44,721 --> 00:44:48,160 You've done it twice before and it gets easier. 703 00:44:48,161 --> 00:44:50,879 You are a very strong woman. 704 00:44:50,881 --> 00:44:53,631 You are in charge. You can do it. 705 00:45:02,681 --> 00:45:04,559 The baby is coming. 706 00:45:04,561 --> 00:45:07,921 Mrs Blair, hold your breath and push. 707 00:45:14,921 --> 00:45:17,088 Take a breath, push again. 708 00:45:19,641 --> 00:45:22,558 Put all your effort into that push. 709 00:45:23,641 --> 00:45:26,081 Well done. 710 00:45:30,601 --> 00:45:32,719 One more time. 711 00:45:32,721 --> 00:45:34,480 What's he going to do now? 712 00:45:34,481 --> 00:45:36,559 That's the dilemma. 713 00:45:36,561 --> 00:45:38,811 They always have a dilemma. 714 00:45:45,961 --> 00:45:52,561 Slowly, slowly, slowly, slowly. 715 00:46:08,921 --> 00:46:11,680 - Your baby girl. - Is she all right? 716 00:46:11,681 --> 00:46:14,681 Strong and loud. Like her mother. 717 00:46:15,881 --> 00:46:18,481 - Thank you. - You're welcome. 718 00:46:23,521 --> 00:46:26,688 Could I have some syntometrine, please? 719 00:46:47,561 --> 00:46:49,960 We need another ampoule of syntometrine, please. 720 00:46:49,961 --> 00:46:52,280 I'd like to get the placenta delivered quickly 721 00:46:52,281 --> 00:46:55,115 and minimise the risk of bleeding. 722 00:47:01,881 --> 00:47:03,298 What do you need? 723 00:47:05,201 --> 00:47:07,559 It's for Mrs Mohammed. 724 00:47:07,561 --> 00:47:09,800 I thought there might be something here she could use. 725 00:47:09,801 --> 00:47:11,321 For a sari? 726 00:47:12,801 --> 00:47:15,880 You know I nursed my mother through her later years. 727 00:47:15,881 --> 00:47:19,960 She endured all the privations of age. Including incontinence. 728 00:47:19,961 --> 00:47:22,628 She always wanted to look smart. 729 00:47:25,441 --> 00:47:28,441 Violet gave us some lovely material. 730 00:47:31,081 --> 00:47:33,921 That'll do just right. 731 00:47:47,241 --> 00:47:49,360 Why has the afterbirth not come yet? 732 00:47:49,361 --> 00:47:52,278 Don't worry. This will sort it out. 733 00:48:02,081 --> 00:48:05,880 - I've been horrible to you. - Mrs Blair... Connie. 734 00:48:05,881 --> 00:48:08,121 Connie. 735 00:48:10,281 --> 00:48:12,160 I was just lashing out. 736 00:48:12,161 --> 00:48:15,495 I just didn't want to be told what to do. 737 00:48:15,921 --> 00:48:17,239 I'm sorry. 738 00:48:17,241 --> 00:48:20,658 I didn't realise you were so unhappy here. 739 00:48:21,961 --> 00:48:24,961 I couldn't've done this without you. 740 00:48:26,001 --> 00:48:27,918 Time for a fresh start. 741 00:48:30,841 --> 00:48:32,758 Better late than never! 742 00:49:06,481 --> 00:49:10,079 I am afraid our viewing must come to an end. 743 00:49:10,081 --> 00:49:12,919 Of course. I forgot the time. 744 00:49:12,921 --> 00:49:17,641 All the wonders of the world brought here, so inspiring. 745 00:49:20,081 --> 00:49:24,761 Oh, I'm so sorry Nurse Anderson has not returned... 746 00:49:25,761 --> 00:49:29,680 but it has been a pleasure to have had your company. 747 00:49:29,681 --> 00:49:32,921 Not at all. The pleasure was all mine. 748 00:49:53,921 --> 00:49:59,255 Nurse Anderson, it appears you have made the East London Gazette. 749 00:50:00,401 --> 00:50:04,400 "'We wouldn't be here without the wonderful Nurse Anderson, ' 750 00:50:04,401 --> 00:50:06,200 "says new mum Constance Blair." 751 00:50:06,201 --> 00:50:08,960 It makes me shiver thinking about it. 752 00:50:08,961 --> 00:50:11,040 You've had quite the adventure. 753 00:50:11,041 --> 00:50:12,880 I always found hospital work to be 754 00:50:12,881 --> 00:50:15,400 a little more predictable than our work here. 755 00:50:15,401 --> 00:50:16,920 I just did what we'd all do. 756 00:50:16,921 --> 00:50:19,360 Shirley Marlow's coming along well. 757 00:50:19,361 --> 00:50:20,880 She's managing to breast-feed 758 00:50:20,881 --> 00:50:25,760 with ease and getting more confident all round. - I'm so pleased. 759 00:50:25,761 --> 00:50:28,720 I'm accompanying Mrs Mohammed to hospital this morning. 760 00:50:28,721 --> 00:50:31,920 I know it's not what we normally do, but it needs to be done. 761 00:50:31,921 --> 00:50:34,240 Sometimes we must make allowances. 762 00:50:34,241 --> 00:50:36,680 Things are changing in Poplar. 763 00:50:36,681 --> 00:50:40,920 In time, we may not be able to see all mothers through their pregnancy. 764 00:50:40,921 --> 00:50:42,421 Wise words indeed. 765 00:50:45,401 --> 00:50:48,640 I wonder if I might suggest something to help our patients 766 00:50:48,641 --> 00:50:51,225 when they come out of hospital. 767 00:50:52,121 --> 00:50:56,120 It would be extra information that we, as district midwives 768 00:50:56,121 --> 00:50:58,479 and nurses, should know. 769 00:50:58,481 --> 00:51:02,320 The full discharge letter, combining the summary of care 770 00:51:02,321 --> 00:51:04,480 and the letter to the GP, could be 771 00:51:04,481 --> 00:51:08,200 written in triplicate, with one copy coming to Nonnatus. 772 00:51:08,201 --> 00:51:10,720 As you gave us for Shirley Marlow? 773 00:51:10,721 --> 00:51:13,800 Yes, but there was nothing in writing. 774 00:51:13,801 --> 00:51:16,920 I was lucky to have her as a patient in hospital 775 00:51:16,921 --> 00:51:19,160 and to be part of the team here. 776 00:51:19,161 --> 00:51:21,159 It's a very good idea. 777 00:51:21,161 --> 00:51:24,661 - I'll speak to St Cuthbert's. - Thank you. 778 00:51:28,561 --> 00:51:30,320 I'm very grateful I've had 779 00:51:30,321 --> 00:51:33,160 the opportunity to work at St Cuthbert's, 780 00:51:33,161 --> 00:51:35,161 but I feel at home here. 781 00:51:35,761 --> 00:51:40,920 With respect, you have built a community of care at Nonnatus House. 782 00:51:40,921 --> 00:51:46,588 - I will be very glad to be back with you all next week. - Thank you. 783 00:51:56,321 --> 00:52:00,361 Now, a present for you. For later. 784 00:52:02,521 --> 00:52:04,920 If the surgery is successful, 785 00:52:04,921 --> 00:52:07,760 your wife will be able to live a normal life. 786 00:52:07,761 --> 00:52:12,240 She was very brave and, honestly, I didn't know what was wrong. 787 00:52:12,241 --> 00:52:14,880 When she arrived here she'd been on a boat for several weeks, 788 00:52:14,881 --> 00:52:16,599 like I was. 789 00:52:16,601 --> 00:52:19,680 The smell was very bad. I didn't know she had an injury. 790 00:52:19,681 --> 00:52:21,519 Neither did she. 791 00:52:21,521 --> 00:52:25,320 - I didn't know what to do. - Neither did she, Mr Mohammed. 792 00:52:25,321 --> 00:52:28,320 But once you'd left her, she had no-one to help. 793 00:52:28,321 --> 00:52:30,800 It was fear that made me turn my back. 794 00:52:30,801 --> 00:52:34,760 If she had the baby here, the baby would be alive. 795 00:52:34,761 --> 00:52:38,360 - And my wife would be well. - Possibly, yes. 796 00:52:38,361 --> 00:52:41,611 But you have two fine sons, Mr Mohammed. 797 00:52:42,921 --> 00:52:47,088 I hope you can make a home for them, and your wife. 798 00:52:51,361 --> 00:52:55,201 - Well done. I'm proud of you. - Thank you! 799 00:52:56,281 --> 00:52:59,119 Thank you. 800 00:52:59,121 --> 00:53:02,560 They've all read about you in the newspaper. 801 00:53:02,561 --> 00:53:06,120 - I posted my copy to my mother. - I've got a spare. 802 00:53:06,121 --> 00:53:08,319 Several, actually. 803 00:53:08,321 --> 00:53:10,719 You must've been so scared. 804 00:53:10,721 --> 00:53:14,920 I didn't really think about it at the time, I just did my job. 805 00:53:14,921 --> 00:53:18,080 As a community midwife, you have to rely on your own resources 806 00:53:18,081 --> 00:53:19,720 and have faith in yourself. 807 00:53:19,721 --> 00:53:22,479 And so must you. 808 00:53:22,481 --> 00:53:25,815 You are an inspiration, Lucille Anderson. 809 00:53:28,521 --> 00:53:32,440 Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and I am delighted to see 810 00:53:32,441 --> 00:53:36,200 so many of you here for this charity fashion show to raise 811 00:53:36,201 --> 00:53:39,368 money for the maternity home incubator! 812 00:53:41,561 --> 00:53:44,561 First, we have Angela and May Turner. 813 00:53:49,081 --> 00:53:52,760 Both wearing pretty floral summer dresses, originally 814 00:53:52,761 --> 00:53:55,279 a pair of velveteen curtains. 815 00:53:55,281 --> 00:53:57,840 Both trimmed with a pretty ribbon. 816 00:53:57,841 --> 00:53:59,281 Thank you, girls. 817 00:54:01,161 --> 00:54:02,799 Yes! 818 00:54:02,801 --> 00:54:06,801 All haberdashery is on sale at Violet Gee's shop. 819 00:54:30,641 --> 00:54:33,719 And here we have Miss Valerie Dyer. 820 00:54:33,721 --> 00:54:37,080 Now, some of you may remember Valerie, who was runner-up 821 00:54:37,081 --> 00:54:39,320 in our Miss Poplar contest two years ago. 822 00:54:39,321 --> 00:54:43,919 This was a below-the-knee sleeveless woollen dress. 823 00:54:43,921 --> 00:54:47,960 Now the height of fashion with an eyebrow-raising hemline 824 00:54:47,961 --> 00:54:50,999 and smock sleeves in dupioni silk. 825 00:54:51,001 --> 00:54:52,585 Thank you, Valerie. 826 00:54:57,361 --> 00:55:02,278 Now, no show would be complete without Miss Trixie Franklin! 827 00:55:08,321 --> 00:55:11,960 Trixie is one of our most fashionable midwives in Poplar. 828 00:55:11,961 --> 00:55:14,600 - Oh dear, oh dear! - Now, this up-to-the-minute 829 00:55:14,601 --> 00:55:17,320 and daring hemline is complemented by a pair of matching briefs 830 00:55:17,321 --> 00:55:20,760 in a toning vermillion floral, glimpsed to advantage thanks to 831 00:55:20,761 --> 00:55:25,560 the movement supplied by the very high kick-fold at the front. 832 00:55:25,561 --> 00:55:30,000 This harlequin inspired patchwork ensemble has given new life 833 00:55:30,001 --> 00:55:32,251 to old and treasured finds. 834 00:55:36,081 --> 00:55:41,319 Trixie's outfit is topped off with a splendid chapeau. 835 00:55:41,321 --> 00:55:44,161 That's a hat to you, Fred Buckle. 836 00:55:47,561 --> 00:55:49,061 Thank you, Trixie. 837 00:55:51,921 --> 00:55:56,280 And now for everyone else, our lovely models are wearing 838 00:55:56,281 --> 00:56:00,999 beautiful hues of blush pinks, wine, 839 00:56:01,001 --> 00:56:03,599 cream and tangerine. 840 00:56:03,601 --> 00:56:08,121 A fresh and fruity palate just ripe for the summer. 841 00:56:09,521 --> 00:56:12,519 Aren't they beautiful, everyone? 842 00:56:12,521 --> 00:56:15,800 The thing that matters is never the thing itself, 843 00:56:15,801 --> 00:56:18,559 but rather, what we make of it. 844 00:56:18,561 --> 00:56:23,839 What we do with our patience, and our imagination? 845 00:56:23,841 --> 00:56:25,961 What we allow to thrive. 846 00:56:27,881 --> 00:56:29,560 In walking with the Lord, 847 00:56:29,561 --> 00:56:34,279 we shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water 848 00:56:34,281 --> 00:56:37,365 that brings forth fruit in our season. 849 00:56:40,601 --> 00:56:43,935 So we are blessed with a prosperous life. 850 00:56:45,441 --> 00:56:48,161 - Amen. - Amen. 851 00:56:49,561 --> 00:56:52,761 Nothing is ever beyond repair. 852 00:56:54,081 --> 00:56:58,361 We break, we bleed, and we begin again. 853 00:56:59,881 --> 00:57:02,799 Trust can be mended. 854 00:57:02,801 --> 00:57:04,681 Love can be restored. 855 00:57:06,521 --> 00:57:10,841 New shoots can flourish among the broken stone. 856 00:57:12,401 --> 00:57:14,280 - Good evening. - Evening. 857 00:57:14,281 --> 00:57:16,120 No need to rise at our account. 858 00:57:16,121 --> 00:57:17,480 Dr Benedict Walters. 859 00:57:17,481 --> 00:57:22,898 It would appear you have inherited your father's gift, Dr Walters. 860 00:57:24,561 --> 00:57:26,079 Is it a break-in? 861 00:57:26,081 --> 00:57:28,239 Hello, Dot! 862 00:57:28,241 --> 00:57:31,801 Me and my birds. Family.