Baby Week - Real Stories, Real-life Situations

The addition of a baby to a family is supposed to be one of life's happiest events - but for some, the road can be a little rocky. Discovery Health's all-new BABY WEEK kicks off on Monday, March 1 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) showcasing the joys - and the struggles - that arrive with a new baby.

Follow the first-hand accounts of parents facing the challenges that accompany their little bundles of joy from the difficult topic of postpartum depression, to unorthodox parenting styles, to miracle pregnancies.

Paralyzed and Pregnant with Twins
Monday, 3/1 @ 8 p.m.

Married to her high school sweetheart, Claudia and her husband and 4-month old baby were out Christmas shopping, when their car was hit by an 18 wheeler. Their son was killed instantly, her husband sustained 3rd degree burns, and Claudia was paralyzed from the armpits down. The accident, Claudia says, has brought her and her husband closer together. Even though it was excruciating getting over the loss of their son, throughout the ordeal Claudia knew she would have more children. Then, in the winter of '09, Claudia found out she was pregnant. The biggest shock came during the first ultrasound, when she found out they were having twins!

Now, Claudia and her husband are preparing for the birth of their 2 new sons and dealing with the enormous challenge that Claudia's disability presents. Join us on this incredible journey as we follow Claudia as she prepares to welcome two new additions to her family.

Postpartum Nightmares
Tuesday, 3/2 @ 8 p.m.

In this compelling special, we'll explore a topic that has touched many moms: postpartum depression. We'll talk to women who have had a range of postpartum experiences - from depression to severe anxiety and even psychosis. We'll see how these devastating conditions can create turmoil during what is supposed to be one of life's happiest events - the addition of a new baby to the family. We'll find out how some women and their spouses faced one of the toughest challenges of their lives and found a way to triumph over the darkness.

Radical Parenting
Wednesday, 3/3 @ 8 p.m.

In this special, we'll explore what some might consider 'extreme' methods of parenting. From extended breastfeeding to potty training a newborn baby or even choosing to raise a child as gender neutral - these parents (and many like them) are choosing to march to the beat of different drum when it comes to how they raise their children. We'll ask why and how they came to these parenting decisions and hear from experts about the pros and cons of their choices.

Too Many Babies?
Thursday, 3/4 @ 8 p.m.

Meet Casey and Ethan Jones, high school sweethearts turned husband-and-wife, they were well on their way to the good life: a big house, a successful family-owned business, a dog and a boat on the way. A darling daughter all set for preschool. Coming up on their 10-year anniversary, they thought just one more baby would make life complete.

Instead, they got the surprise of their lives: quintuplets. Along came Brooklyn, Britton, Lila, Jack and Ryan - and now their lives couldn't be more different. This is the story of their perfect life, how it got turned completely upside down and how they're learning the ropes all over again in a new kind of life that includes their four year- old daughter Eliot and five newborn babies that definitely weren't in the plan.

Make Room for Multiples
Friday, 3/5 @ 8 p.m.

It's a night of multiples! First, we start with the Brubacher Twins. Mommies Jennifer and Robin already have their hands full with three-year old triplet boys and the nerves are settling in for the arrival of another set of multiples -- twin boys! How will this couple settle into the chaos in store?

Next, we visit the "Philadelphia Quads: With more than 3 dozen doctors on hand for the arrival of quadruplets, how will this Philadelphia family fare when the reality finally sinks in? Are mom and dad prepared for the difficult road ahead?