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  • 2010
  • 2 Seasons

One Born Every Minute USA is a gripping and emotional reality show that focuses on the intimate, intense, and universal experience of childbirth. Produced by Banijay, the US version of the popular UK series premiered on Lifetime in 2010 and ran for two seasons, showcasing the real-life stories of families and medical professionals at hospital maternity wards across the country. The show's format combines footage from fixed cameras and handheld cameras to capture the drama, humor, and heartbreak of labor, delivery, and postpartum. g52c

Each episode of One Born Every Minute USA follows a different group of expectant mothers and their partners, who share their hopes, fears, and confessions about pregnancy, parenthood, and relationships in candid interviews. The couples come from diverse backgrounds and cultures, reflecting the rich tapestry of America, and range in age from teenage to middle-aged. Some are first-time parents, while others have already experienced the joys and challenges of childbirth. The show also features the dedicated, skilled, and caring staff of the hospitals, whose job is to and guide the mothers through the ups and downs of labor.

Throughout the show, viewers witness the various stages of labor and delivery, from contractions to crowning to cutting the cord. The cameras capture the mothers' physical and emotional pain, as well as their moments of triumph, as they bring new life into the world. The partners are often their main source of comfort and encouragement, offering massages, jokes, and tears of joy. The staff are equally essential, providing medical advice, reassurance, and soothing words. The show also doesn't shy away from the realities of childbirth, such as emergency c-sections, inductions, epidurals, and complications. These moments are handled with sensitivity and respect, and the show emphasizes the importance of informed consent and shared decision-making between the mothers and their doctors.

Apart from the births themselves, One Born Every Minute USA also explores the wider context of parenting and family dynamics. The show depicts the moments of bonding and love between the new parents and their babies, as well as the challenges of sleep deprivation, feeding, and adjusting to their new roles. The partners share their feelings of awe, gratitude, and responsibility, as they witness their children's first breaths and try to be the best fathers and mothers they can be. The show also shows the relatives and friends of the couples, who visit the hospital and offer , advice, and sometimes, drama. The clash of personalities and expectations between the grandparents, siblings, and in-laws can create tense moments, but ultimately, the families come together to celebrate the new arrivals.

One Born Every Minute USA is a powerful and touching show that illuminates the human experience of childbirth and reminds us of the miracle of life. By focusing on individual stories and perspectives, the show offers a respectful and authentic portrayal of childbirth and the complex emotions that come with it. The show doesn't rely on sensationalism or manipulation to create drama, but rather trusts the natural drama and emotion of the birth process. The show is a tribute to the bravery, strength, and love of the mothers, fathers, and medical professionals involved in every birth.

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Seasons
Nurses to the Rescue
10. Nurses to the Rescue
January 31, 2012
An unplanned pregnancy has Samantha and Jereme nervous about the birth of their first child. And things get even more tense as the road to deliver turns toward a c-section. Sassy mom Rachael has the scare of a lifetime as a retaining placenta causes excessive blood loss that puts her life at risk.
Best Laid Birth Plans
9. Best Laid Birth Plans
January 24, 2012
Pharmacist Lehkaand her allergist husband Summit are planning to have their 1st baby naturally, but the pain of natural labour takes over. Nevertheless, Dr. Summit struggles to hang up his white coat for the day. Brooke and Keith want a vaginal birth, but after hours of no progress, a c-section seems imminent.
An Unexpected Delivery
8. An Unexpected Delivery
January 17, 2012
After a long road to parenthood including a daughter that died just 1 year ago, Cheyenne and Joe deliver a precious baby girl. Johnda's read so much she's scared herself senseless about birth - but that doesn't keep her from entertaining throughout as she shaves her face!
Graduating into Parenthood
7. Graduating into Parenthood
January 10, 2012
18-year-old Amanda wants an epidural-free delivery but succumbs to the pain of natural labour. Meanwhile, the nurses find meconium, which leads to a terrifying delivery. Samantha and Adam are second time parents who power through a natural childbirth.
The Family Feud
6. The Family Feud
January 3, 2012
Kalya and Randy are excited to meet their first child, but when a family feud heats up, even the staff gets caught in the crossfire. Kevin and Marion are planning a vaginal twin delivery and drama ensues when the 2nd baby's heart rate drops.
A Welcome Blessing
5. A Welcome Blessing
December 27, 2011
Brandi and Shay'ron prepare to meet their son, who was diagnosed with Down's Syndrome in utero. ADD dad Andrew struggles to focus through his wife's labour, but all attention shifts to a dramatic delivery in which Melissa must choose between forceps and a vacuum.
Knockout Delivery
4. Knockout Delivery
November 29, 2011
With the father of her baby unable to be present for the birth, Jada employs the help of her mother and boyfriend's mother to help her through delivery. But things turn ugly as a beautiful birth becomes a knockdown, drag out brawl! Katie and Dye are a an adorable, all-American couple whose baby comes faster than expected.
The Heart to Survive
3. The Heart to Survive
December 13, 2011
Amber and Jacob's baby has a rare heart defect that requires surgery days after birth. It's an emotional ride as this new born takes her first trip under the knife in her 1st week of life.
My Wife
2. My Wife
December 20, 2011
After over 2 months on the high-risk floor and 4 years of trying to have a baby, Tonya and Chad deliver quadruplets via c-section. LB is an eccentric pastor who insists on delivering his 8th baby himself.
The Rocky Road to Parenthood
1. The Rocky Road to Parenthood
December 6, 2011
Recovering drug addict Rocky is trying to step up and be the father he never had, and a dramatic shoulder dystocia makes for an emotional delivery. After several miscarriages and a stillborn baby, Kelly and Chris have a "better laugh than cry" approach to labour as they battle through their fears.
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