Emma Willis: Delivering Babies

During her second week at Watford General Hospital, Emma is asked to step up and take an active role in the operating theatre during a caesarean birth. This request comes early in her tenure at the hospital, placing her directly in the surgical setting.

The programme follows Emma, a newly‑arrived junior doctor, as she settles into her role at Watford General Hospital. It’s set in the early days of her placement, giving viewers a glimpse of the fast‑paced environment she’s just entered. The episode centres on the challenges she faces while still finding her footing. During her second week on the ward, Emma is asked to take an active part in the operating theatre for a caesarean birth. The request comes unexpectedly, and she has to step up and contribute directly to the procedure. This moment puts her in the middle of a critical surgical situation almost as soon as she’s started at the hospital. The scene unfolds in the theatre, where Emma’s involvement is required to support the team delivering the baby. She moves from observation to participation, handling the responsibilities that come with a live operation. The pressure of the operation highlights how quickly she must adapt to the demands of her new post. By the end of the episode, Emma’s experience in that caesarean birth underscores the steep learning curve she’s navigating. It shows how, even in just a fortnight, she’s already being called upon to play a vital role in patient care at Watford General.