Labors of Love
Three seasons. Countless Stories.
Labors of Love takes you inside Jackson’s maternity units, following the compassionate nurses and families who make each birth unforgettable. Explore every season of this inspiring award-winning docuseries and learn more about the maternity care behind it all.
Labors of Love Feature Episodes: Now a Two-Time EMMY® Award Winner
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Episode One: Breech Baby Day
EMMY® WINNING
On this particular day, emergency C-sections become routine as the team works tirelessly to help mothers experience a vaginal delivery, only for life to have different plans. From managing busy delivery schedules to providing emotional support for expecting families, these nurses showcase their passion for women’s health care and their vital role in bringing new life into the world.
Episode Two: Tricks of the Trade
EMMY® WINNING
The labor and delivery nurses share special moments with their patients while showing off their best moves to help bring new life into the world. Watch as baby Elijah takes his first breath on Haitian Flag Day, and baby Navaeh meets her excited big sisters for the first time.
Episode Three: Full Moon, Full House
Even at South Florida’s leading academic medical center, home to the region’s largest newborn ICU, the arrival of the full moon ushers in an unexpected surge of activity. Yet, this team is well versed in the demands of high-risk pregnancies and high patient volume—rises to the challenge time and again. Follow our doctors and nurses as they fight for the lives of two 7-month preemies and push the boundaries of fetal medicine with an in utero surgery to save another baby still in the delicate early stages of the first trimester.
Season One Short Episodes
Episode One: Baby Time
6m 19s
The labor and delivery nurses swing into action when an emergency C-section means all hands on deck. An emotional reunion takes place in the newborn ICU at Holtz Children’s Hospital.
Episode Two: Sisterhood
5m 51s
It’s long hours and hard work, but the labor and delivery team wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.
Episode Three: Push
7m 12s
The nursing team takes on a challenge as a patient’s delivery goes late into the night.
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Season Two Short Episodes
Episode One: Flag Day Baby
8m 45s
Meet Tony, a labor and delivery nurse at Jackson North Medical Center. Follow along to see a day in the life on a labor and delivery shift, from the start of the workday to a challenging delivery, and everything in between. Along the way, you’ll also get to meet one of Tony’s expectant patients, who delivers her new little miracle with her support. Experience their points of view through labor and delivery.
Episode Two: Peanut Ball
8m 25s
Join in on the fun with the labor and delivery nursing team at Jackson North Medical Center. You’ll learn all about the “peanut life,” and meet a mom in labor who hopes to have a natural birth. You’ll also see which support methods Jackson North’s labor and delivery nurses choose as their expectant patient progresses through her labor.
Episode Three: The New Kids
5m 30s
Meet Dinez, a new labor and delivery nurse at Jackson North Medical Center. Dinez shares why she became a labor and delivery nurse and the passion that motivates her daily. You’ll also hear from her fellow nurses about what makes Dinez so special.
Season Three Short Episodes
Episode One: Leap Year Miracle
10m 31s
During a leap year, we’re reminded that every moment counts, especially when welcoming new life.
As baby Dillan makes his debut, his mom finds strength in the support of her nurses and husband, while dad shares a heartfelt message for his newborn son. And with the guidance of a dedicated lactation specialist, the new family embraces their first moments together.
Episode Two: Hearts Full of Hope
7m 21s
After the devastating news that one of her twins wouldn’t survive, an expectant mom places her trust in Dr. Ruano and his team. Through a laser procedure performed in the womb; they give her surviving twin a chance. Now, mom and dad share a powerful message for their newborn son.
Episode Three: A Family’s Journey in the Newborn ICU
9m 17s
In one of Florida’s largest level IV newborn intensive care units, the smallest patients face the biggest battles – and a dedicated team is there to help care them.
A couple from Honduras arrives with one hope: to give their babies a chance. In Honduras, pregnant with triplets, mom faced heartbreaking complications, leading them to seek care in the U.S. Through unimaginable loss and unexpected joy, the medical team remained by their side, offering hope and support during their journey.
Episode Four: Miracles by the Moonlight
7m 41s
A full moon over Miami sets the stage for a busy night in the labor and delivery unit. With compassion and teamwork, the dedicated nurses rise to every challenge. In this episode, a first-time mom faces unexpected complications, while a young Haitian couple find comfort in the expert hands guiding them through the birth of their child.
Create Your Birth Plan
Whether you’re a first-time parent or an experienced pro, the birth of your child is a deeply personal experience. One way to prepare for this special day is to create a birth plan that you can share with your medical team, doula, labor coach, and/or loved ones who will be in the delivery room with you.
