Giving Birth as a Young Mum

Charlie and Ricky are expecting their first child. It came as a shock to the couple and also to their family when they found out that Charlie was pregnant. Charlie's father Dean was initially very protective over his daughter but now he is learning to build a friendship with Ricky and support them through the birth of her baby and the arrival of his granddaughter.

Did you know?
A vaginal birth can cause various degrees of tearing, which often results in stitches. If a woman has an episiotomy to help the baby during birth, she will require stitches to help her healing process. In most cases, stitches eventually dissolve after a week or two.