In a busy first week back there is lots to remember and learn. Emma is given a refresher on the jobs she'll be expected to soon carry out alone, like carrying out the pre-operative checks and monitoring blood loss. Emma is also asked to assist in theatre but having been away for a while, she finds it challenging.

Emma has been back at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow for a week. Emma meets first-time mum Hannah and takes her blood ahead of her planned caesarean, and Chenelle and Sean who are rushed to theatre for a forceps birth.

Emma is asked to step up and take more responsibility in theatre, where she witnesses her first every emergency. On the birthing unit, newly qualified midwife Corinne [pictured] cares for second-time parents Nicola and Aaron.