Sister Julienne and Shelagh are thrilled that the new midwiferytraining scheme is underway, which includes pupil midwivesRosalind Clifford, Joyce Highland, Kathy Downes and NorelleMorris. Once introduced to the routines of a home delivery,Rosalind and Joyce unpack their belongings and settle intoNonnatus House.Dr Turner expresses his delight about a newscheme which allows GPs to deliver some of their more complexpatients in hospital with a consultant on standby. When DoreenChallis, a young woman with cerebral palsy, is confirmed tobe pregnant, her mother Ada is furious, not only at thebaby's father, Graham, but Doreen's sister Anne, who helpedconceal the pregnancy. As concerns grow for Doreen, a shockingdetail from her own birth comes to light.Rosalind's first birthon the district is a baptism of fire under Trixie's tutelage.All seems to be going well until events take a dramatic turn,putting Trixie, Rosalind, mother and baby in danger.WhenViolet regretfully tells Fred and Reggie that the fairgroundshe's booked for Easter Monday has cancelled, Reggie comes upwith an idea that will bring the community together.Meanwhile, the Nonnatus team learn of the nurses' Raise theRoof Campaign for better pay and conditions, and there is aclear divide of opinion around the table.
