Maternal

Returning to work after maternity leave, Maryam, Catherine and Helen face the challenges of balancing motherhood with being doctors in an over-stretched, post-Covid healthcare system.

Returning from maternity leave, Maryam finds herself back on the front line in Pediatrics. Surgeon Catherine sets her sights on a Consultant job and Helen's marital problems play out at work.

As Maryam fights to control her anxiety and keep working, Catherine weighs up what it will take to progress as a female surgeon, and Helen's sister Debbie comes back into her life.

A routine gallbladder operation takes a critical turn for Catherine. Maryam wrestles with the idea of adopting another child, and the extent of Guy's alcohol problem becomes clear to Helen.

Catherine’s need for a distraction comes in the form of Ladies Night – an evening out with Maryam and her friends from mosque. But when an emergency occurs, Catherine faces an enormous challenge.

Motherhood throws everything at Catherine as she fights Jack for the Consultant job. A premature labour leads Maryam to finally admit how she is feeling, and Helen makes a shocking discovery.

Maryam and Catherine speak up at the investigation meeting, while Helen tries her best to deal with the aftermath of Guy’s actions. And all three women make some big decisions about their future.