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202345 minPGdocumentary

Born Too Soon

202345 minPGdocumentary

The series follows families, babies, and medical staff in the newborn intensive care unit at Cork University Maternity Hospital.

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The series follows families, babies, and medical staff in the newborn intensive care unit at Cork University Maternity Hospital.

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Rudolf Ising

Rudolf Isingdirector

Robert Allen

Robert Allendirector

Pinto Colvig

Pinto Colvigcast

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Documentary series following the lives of the families, babies, and staff in the busy newborn intensive care unit in Cork University Maternity Hospital.

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