Emma Willis is to front brand-new documentary series on UKTV’s W Channel.
The six-part series will follow Emma as she trains for three months on a busy maternity ward as a Maternity Care Assistant. She’ll be working four shifts a week: day and night; alongside the nursing staff, where she’ll discover first-hand what makes it one of the toughest, but most rewarding careers you can have.
A key member of the midwifery team, alongside the other new recruits, Emma will be there for every intimate moment. As a trainee MCA, she’ll be responsible for admitting prospective parents into the ward, taking blood pressure and assisting in theatre and the birthing suits.
Nursing holds a special place in Emma’s heart, as her mum used to work in a hospital for almost 40 years, making this a truly personal experience for her. Gaining a first-hand experience of what midwives working in the NHS currently face, Emma will see how different her life might have been had she followed in her Mum’s footsteps.
Emma Willis said: “If I wasn’t doing my current job I know for a fact that I would have loved to work in a hospital. Blood, guts and the workings of the human body have always fascinated me.
“Both my parents worked in hospitals and so it’s literally in my blood. I can’t wait to dive right in and fully immerse myself in a busy maternity ward alongside the truly incredible midwives and nurses who work there day in day out.”
Helen Nightingale, commissioning editor UKTV commented: “It’s great to be working with Firecracker Films again. We are thrilled to be able to highlight the fantastic work undertaken by some of Britain’s hardest working midwives and to be working with Emma on what is absolutely a passion project for her.”
Adam Collings, channel director for W, added: “W is always looking for surprising and innovative ideas and are delighted Emma will embark on this unique journey with us.
“I’m thrilled viewers will get to celebrate one of life’s most precious moments, first-hand alongside the parents and healthcare professionals and as seen from Emma’s perspective.”
Emma Willis: Delivering Babies will air on W in 2018.
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