In the office today all the talk was of tonight’s episode of One Born Every Minute – whether like me you’re mum already or like most of my colleagues, still waiting to be disturbed by sleepless nights, none of us (and our mums too) can wait until 9pm for the next installment of this fascinating show.  Unlike other ‘reality’ shows which seem to depict extremes, so far this one seems to providing a true insight into giving birth by following different women at the maternity unit at a hospital in Southampton.

What’s more the show is supported with a really informative and interactive website – everything from a panoramic view of a labour room to an online birth registry as well as more information about the various women and births featured in the show along with pregnancy and birth help and advice.

There are only three more episodes to go but for anyone who missed any and wants to catch up, downloads are available from the site.  Don’t worry – general consensus is it’s positioned giving birth as a positive experience, rather than the traditional soap opera style screaming scenario!