Showcasing TV’s The Highland Midwife
A Campbeltown mum-oftwo is urging mothers-to-be to consider starring in a flyon-the-wall documentary. Midwives with NHS Highland are being highlighted again this year in a second series of the Matchlight produced revealing documentary, The Highland Midwife. It is currently filming in areas across Highland and Argyll and Bute. The series, which was shown on Channel 5 last year, received a great response and work is well under way on series two, but those involved would really like more mums-to-be, who would like to take part, to get in touch. Susanna, 25, said: ‘The crew were amazing and came to our house beforehand for dinner so we could get to know them. ‘When it came to filming I didn’t feel like there was a camerawoman standing in the room, because I knew her so it felt quite normal. ‘She’d also seen it all before. ‘There’s nothing to be scared of, you can have the birth filmed, but still retain your modesty. ‘Throughout the whole thing you are asked if you’re OK and they do all they can to keep you relaxed. ‘You also get to see the footage before it goes out and that footage is yours to keep.’ Jaki Lambert, lead midwife for Argyll and Bute, is pleased with how the first series showcased the work done across Highland by community midwives. She said: ‘The three programmes showed great examples of high quality midwifery care across Highland and showed our staff doing amazing work in looking after mums and their babies. ‘It was very well received both by members of the public and those in the profession, and we are looking forward to being able to tell more stories about mums and the fabulous care that our community teams provide.’ Susanna added: ‘I’ve never regretted taking part, I really would encourage anyone who is even thinking about it to speak to the team and find out more. ‘It was a great experience. I’m gutted not to be pregnant this time round; I’d do it again in a heartbeat.’ To learn more about taking part contact Amanda McGlynn, the series producer on 0141 332 0319 or email Amanda.mcglynn@matchlight.co. uk. The Highland Midwife returns to Channel 5 for a new series later this month.