Childbirth isn't an illness, so under normal circumstances, insurance won't cover it. Delivery staff doesn't cure disease or treat injuries, so there's no need for a doctor...unless, of course, circumstances aren't normal. This smash-hit drama gives a look into the lives of the men and women who work to welcome 1,000,000 new lives into the world each year in Japan. Includes four arcs: Doorstep Mother, Threatened Miscarriage, Gonorrhea and On Call.
The maternity ward at Persona Catholic has a new patient: Akino-san, who's pregnant with her second child. She delivered her first baby by c-section, but her husband's no help at home and she needs to bounce back as fast as possible, so she's hoping to have her second baby without resorting to surgery. Dr. Kounotori wants to respect her wishes and let her try, but Dr. Shinomiya isn't comfortable letting her take that risk...