Saving Babies

Saving Babies
Genre Medical
Presented by Kim Watkins
Country of origin Australia
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 7
Production
Running time 30 Minutes
Release
Original network Network Ten
Original release 15 February – 29 March 2007
Chronology
Followed by Saving Kids

Saving Babies is an Australian medical documentary television series that screened on Network Ten from 15 February 2007 to 29 March 2007; airing seven episodes.[1] The show was filmed at Sydney's Royal Hospital for Women and presented by former newsreader, Kim Watkins.

The show follows the stories of unwell newborn infants and their families as they go through numerous medical examinations and treatments. Each half-hour show follows three families and their stories while in the hospital. The program was broadcast on Thursday nights.

The shows presenter, Kim Watkins, has had her own experience with the Royal Hospital for Women after giving birth to premature twin girls.[2]

Spin-Off

While the show did not eventually return for a second season, a spin-off series, Saving Kids, aired on Network Ten in 2008. Watkins did not reprise her role as host, with Damien Leith taking over.

References

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