As Christmas 1962 approaches Sister Julienne gets a call from the Hope Clinic, a mission hospital in South Africa, in danger of closure due to under-staffing on the eve of a much needed polio vaccination programme. Along with a group of midwives, the Turners, Fred and Tom, she arrives at the clinic to assist its lone medic, Myra Fitzsimmons, and they are shocked by the lack of supplies and the rudimentary conditions, with Phyllis delivering a baby under a tree in the desert. They also encounter Apartheid and dysentery, caused by the lack of clean water. Worst of all Dr Myra is convinced she has cancer. Before they return to England Trixie has performed a Caesarean, Sister Julienne has persuaded a gruff white land owner to run a fresh water pipe-line through his property and Dr Turner has good news for Myra, all allowing the clinic to continue. At the same time Barbara and Tom have good news of their own Written by don @ minifie-1

Returning from South Africa the midwives find the grim Sister Ursula has taken over as superior from Sister Julienne and is intent on imposing a frugal regime and an unwelcome new system. The nurses are also concerned for put-upon mother-to-be Trudy Watts, whose ex-con husband Lester is bullying her and their five-year old son Mickey. Having escaped from him to give birth at the convent Trudy decides to stand up for herself but needs Phyllis's help to triumph. Getting caught up in the domestic violence does not help Sister Mary Cynthia's fragile mental health but Shelagh has good news for her husband. Written by don @ minifie-1

Sister Usurla informs the Nonnatuns that spending too much time with, and caring for, patients will now have serious consequences. But after an explosion at the docks leaves one man dead and a new father wondering if he will ever see his child, patients are put first. Patsy also ignores the new rule, when an expecting dwarfish couple are warned that their soon-to-arrive baby doesn't have very good chances at survival. At the same time, Patsy receives guidance about what she should do about her dying father in Hong Kong. And In the midst of everything else, Sheligh and Patrick find out that they don't have tell their children of their impending arrival after all. Written by @AnaDarling

Prior to Trixie's much-anticipated arrival, yet another major change is made to Nonnatus House by Sister Usurla. But it seems as though these decisions are fueled by her past experiences with maternity and nursing establishments. When a newborn's life is put in danger in the name of efficiency, she has a lot to reflect upon. Meanwhile, the maternity home is at risk of being shut down to make way for hospital development. The inspection is interrupted by two devastating incidents. Written by @AnaDarling

Taking pity on pregnant Marnie Walker, whose husband abandoned his family, leaving Marnie with huge debts, Trixie refers her to Tom. In his efforts to help her Tom is stunned to learn that the cash-strapped mother is planning to give her new-born to her barren, wealthier cousin Dot and her husband in exchange for financial aid - the more so as Tom himself was adopted. Both he and Sister Winifred are saddened as they witness the hand-over - and unsurprised when Marnie changes her mind. Meanwhile Shelagh fears for her unborn child when Gloria, a woman she has befriended in hospital, suffers yet another miscarriage and the nurses are perturbed to hear that Sister Mary Cynthia has suffered a break-down. Fortunately barmaid and ex-army nurse Valerie is on hand to fill her vacancy. Written by don @ minifie-1

New recruit Valerie Dyer starts work. Fred and Violet take in Reggie, a young man with Down syndrome, whose mother, Fred's cousin, has died. They quickly find he needs more care than they can offer. Fred and Sister Monica Joan visit a potential home but it is a grim mental hospital and they are shocked to find Sister Mary Cynthia there. Meanwhile, a pregnant patient with dental problems leads Trixie to charming dentist Christopher, and Shelagh tries to persuade her husband that they need a bigger house. Written by don @ minifie-1

The Cuban missile crisis dominates the news, prompting Civil Defender Fred to put the area on nuclear alert. However, the nurses have their own crises. Valerie is shocked to discover that a pregnant Somali woman, Nadifa, has been subject to genital mutilation, which she sees as normal to her culture. Elsewhere, Sister Julienne rescues Sister Mary Cynthia from the grim mental hospital but the younger nun is still fragile and unsure of her faith. As the crisis abates. the Turners move house and Trixie moves on in her relationship with Christopher. Written by don @ minifie-1

Rhoda Mullucks is distraught when her daughter Susan is rejected by a nursery as being 'ill.' Guilt-ridden Dr Turner arranges to take them to a specialist unit for the fitting of prosthetic limbs, and has to overcome the objections of Rhoda's husband Bernie. Rhoda is given hope by Lydia, a similarly affected parent. Phyllis is in crisis after accidentally running over one of Carrie Antoine's sons, after delivering Carrie's latest baby. She needs the support of the other midwives and Carrie herself to prevent prosecution and allow her to resume her work. Trixie meanwhile suspects Christopher of infidelity and forces him to explain himself before their relationship can continue. Written by don @ minifie-1

A family contraceptive clinic opens in the area and mother of three Wilma Goddens uses it to put herself on the pill, unbeknownst to her husband Trevor. However the pills have tragic side effects. Shelagh has a home delivery with Sister Julienne as her midwife. Barbara and Tom bring their wedding forward to allow her clergyman father to marry them before he leaves for missionary work in New Guinea and the return of Patsy from abroad makes it a day to remember for Delia. Written by don @ minifie-1