What should you keep in mind before delivering your first baby?
There are so many things.
That you can't pull out now.
That you will push so hard on the delivery bed
that you will end up pooping right there on the bed.
And everyone will see it.
Basically it's going to be a shit-show.
I remember my first.
I was very nervous.
She was nervous too.
It was her first time as well.
Everything happened so quickly that I barely understood it.
It was a very satisfying experience.
Not this one. I look like a monkey here.
Not this either. I look like an elephant!
Absolutely not. I look like an entire jungle here.
Baby, please. You look beautiful.
No! I look fat!
You're 9 months pregnant.
And whose fault is that?
I will do it myself.
Today is Swara's Valaikappu.
That's Tamil for baby shower.
And her Amma is coming. That's Tamil for mother.
So, Swara is being a little extra...
Swara today.
That's Tamil for...
raging bitch.
Move it this way.
Move it up a bit.
Yeah, that looks good.
Wow.
On festive days Amma used to put up flowers just like this.
The only difference is that there were mango leaves in the middle.
When she sees this today she will say,
What is this nonsense? What have you done?
Do it all over again and this time get it right!
And you! Be on top of this!
Idiots.
Swara did everything herself.
She gave me one job.
Invites. So I gave myself a new job.
Swara.
It's her job to be unbearable on such happy occasions.
So I will do everything she asks today.
When she says jump,
I will ask how high?
When she says fall,
I will ask how low?
She will say, who me?
I will say, yes you.
Just you.
Why did you wear a saree? In the 9th month? Careful.
Meher brought such a good dress for you.
He even went to the maternity store for it.
He saw so many kids that he will have nightmares for days, poor thing.
Amma sent me this saree.
Now go. Check on where she is.
You'll be fine?
Go.
It's turned off. She must be on a plane.
Okay.
Why are you all dressed up today?
What? For myself? Self-love is in.
-Is it? -Why?
People marry themselves these days
but I can't even dress up to impress myself?
Of course, of course you can.
Just do me a favour.
I am sure your self-love will be here soon.
Just give him an answer before he gets here.
I don't want your awkwardness at my Valaikappu.
Awkwardness?
What awkwardness? I am a big girl.
Vidushi is just being a little extra Vidushi today.
That's Gujju for,
"Oh no, I am so scared."
I think her "I don't date doctors hang up," is very idiotic.
Yeah! I mean, so what if one of her exes was a cheater?
And so what if he was a doctor?
All of my exes were cheaters.
If I did that I couldn't date models, actresses,
model-turned-actresses, actresses-turned-models,
Gigi Hadid, I couldn't date any of these people?
Hey guys.
Finally! So glad it's you.
Glad? Or surprised?
Vidushi.
We put haldi on the mother-to-be in this function.
And Swara is allergic to haldi.
Do you have an anti--
I have everything in my bag. Don't get anxious.
Meher tell him not to get anxious.
Yes, since I am here you need me to do all the chores, right?
Why are you acting like this?
Did Deva say something?
-Deva who? -Your girlfriend?
Whoa!
She's not my girlfriend.
That relationship became a friendship long ago.
Now we make plans and then cancel them at the last minute.
Like real friends.
Not that you will know anything about that.
-Why are you overacting so much? -Hey listen...
-What happened? -This caterer forgot the Jain food.
I specifically told you to bring Jain food for Rahul's parents.
-How could you forget? -Babe... No...
If Amma comes home and sees that there is no food
for Rahul's parents then what will she think?
That her daughter can't even take care of her in-laws?
It's okay baby. My parents will understand.
-Who cares about your parents? -Okay, everybody relax.
Rahul, get some chilled watermelon juice for Swara.
Catererji please serve whatever you have brought.
Meher, can you please order some Jain food?
-Just do it quickly. -Why don't you just pretend I am not here?
Isn't that what you want?
Okay. Fine.
I will order the food. No problem at all!
-Just make sure she does it. -Why are your friends so weird?
Anyone order Jain food?
Oh welcome bro, come.
It was accidentally delivered to my place. Again.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Swara...
You look radiant. I mean, both of you are glowing.
This is a small present from me to both of you.
-Please. -Thank you so much for coming.
Yeah, yeah, of course.
-Vidushi. -Yeah?
-Hi. You okay? -Hi.
Of course I am is okay.
Why would I not is okay?
By the way, full marks for preps.
Well done.
That's it? Just full marks for prep?
Am I giving the board exams for event management?
Doesn't he have any other questions?
Vidhushi, why didn't you reply?
Vidushi, what about the date?
You look like Anaya Kapoor today.
What's your secret? How are you so hot? Something!
Yes! Yes!
Smile!
Oh, you look so good.
Aunty, you look so fit. Have you been working out?
This is all thanks to Baba Shri.
Vidushi.
Seriously? Are you flirting with my mother-in-law to make Arth jealous?
Yeah. Is it working?
-No! -Damn it!
I mean, I don't get it. He asked you out.
You ignored him. But now that he is not giving you any attention you're jealous?
Yeah.
Stop being such a stereotype. You're an independent woman.
Exactly! And I choose to be a stereotype!
No?
Call Amma and ask her where she is.
Everyone is here. It's time to start.
Okay.
Hello aunty? Hi!
Swara is waiting for you, where have you reached?
No, we're waiting on you. Tell me how long we should wait.
Oh... we are not coming.
We were on the way... but there was a lot of traffic.
You know how Chennai is. We missed our flight.
And since we were going to miss it anyway I thought there was no point.
Make sure to send me the photos.
-Does it hurt? -Yes!
-How long has this been happening? -Since this morning.
Are you serious? You're in labour!
-Come I have to check you. -No!
Amma will come. We will celebrate Valaikappu.
Then I will have the child and not before that.
Swara, listen to me please.
Rahul I don't think we can hold this ceremony.
Please ask the guests to leave.
I will handle it.
Swara's contractions have begun.
I don't what happened to you Meher but it's time to drop it.
Swara needs us right now.
I never asked Amma for anything.
She left me with my grandmother when I was only 7 years old.
6 centimeter dilation, she is in active phase.
She showed up one day before my marriage. Fine!
The contractions are good.
Everyone goes to their mom when they are pegnant.
I spent the entire 9 months of my pregnancy without my mother.
She gave me the hope that she will show up
and then she embarrassed me in front of everyone, not fine!
The contractions have gotten to 30 seconds.
You know Vidushi, the worst part is...
I knew this would happen.
I knew she wouldn't show up.
But I am her daughter after all.
I won't deliver this child without her and that's final!
Fetal heart rate 180.
Swara, the child's heart rate should not go above 160.
It's causing fetal tachycardia.
It's not good, we have to take you to the hospital.
No! No!
Why are you being so stubborn?
If she can be so stubborn then why can't I?
Swara? Are you fine?
Rahul... Rahul... Call Amma.
I am on it. The guests have left.
Swara are you okay?
-Are you okay? -Call Amma.
How is the baby? What's going on?
There is some distress but don't worry we're handling it.
-Did Arth leave? -Yes.
Meher!
Meher. Arth is probably downstairs so get him back here.
The baby is in distress. We need to give Swara an IV fluid.
Tell him to get RL or DNS. Okay?
-He'll know what I mean. Go. -Okay got it.
Swara that's enough.
I have never forced you to do anything.
I have always agreed with everything you said.
But this kid belongs to both of us.
That might be true.
But this is my body!
I was the one who was pregnant for 9 months.
I know, baby! I know!
But my point is
that we can deal with the Amma situation later.
You won't get it your mother is standing outside!
-Swara... -Rahul?
I need you to step out.
Please.
First we need to stabilize the baby.
I got it doctor.
Lean on your left side.
Please lean on your left side.
Hello? Mom and Dad Hospital?
Yeah. Dr. Vidushi Kothari.
I am bringing a patient in.
29 Primigravida.
38 week gestation period with cephalic lying.
I am trying for a normal delivery
but if the distance is too much then we might need a C-section.
Keep the anesthesiologist and OT ready.
Thank you.
Do you have a cannula?
Yes, but I don't have a stand.
Amma...
This is not looking good.
The fetal heart rate is still at 180.
Dr. Vidushi we need to call an ambulance right away.
No! No ambulance!
We don't have time for this.
Doctor, I think he is right.
We need to leave immediately.
I said no! Did you not hear me?
Vidushi get on a flight and bring Amma here.
Mrs. Jain if you are unwilling to go to the hospital
then you're acting against medical advice.
If something happens to you or your child then we're not responsible.
You're putting yourself and your child in serious danger.
-Do you understand? -No I don't!
I don't!
Then you have to sign a consent form that says
if anything happens to you or your child
you are responsible for it.
I don't understand, I am trying my best...
Okay, everybody out!
Except you Meher. You stay.
I need two minutes with Swara. Please.
Tell Rahul to go downstairs with the hospital bag.
And to keep the car ready.
Swara?
You know just how bad an illness multiple sclerosis is right?
The nerve damage makes the body and mind stop communicating.
At the end, my mom could barely speak.
Someone else had to feed her, bathe her and tuck her in.
That was when one of my aunties said
that she will get better if I prayed every day.
I used to pray every single day.
That I will be a good girl.
I won't trouble my dad.
I will even eat my bhindi.
But it still happened.
There are some things that we can't control in life Swara.
Like my mom's illness...
And your Amma's actions.
She is not coming Swara.
If you don't accept it now then you will never be able to accept it.
Don't focus on the people who didn't show up.
Focus on the one who is on their way.
I... I know...
But...
As long as this baby remains inside me,
at least we're still together.
What if it comes out...
and our relationship is like mine and Amma's.
Swara that's impossible.
Because you are already a good mother.
You always take care of us!
She's right Swara.
Do you remember when I didn't have a place to stay?
You let me live in your flat for 6 whole months.
Swara, whenever I missed my mom
I would remind myself that "At least I have Swara."
Who cares if your Amma wasn't here in the last 9 months?
We were.
Me, Rahul,
your in-laws and even Meher!
That's true. I have sacrificed a lot for you.
It's good...
-Is it good? -It's good.
Now again.
Are you ready to be the best mom you can be?
What are we waiting for?
Guys? Can we go to the hospital?
And she's back! Let's go!
Come on.
And in the end, it's all worth it.
Because we now have a happy, healthy...
OB!
Who also has a baby!
And you know what?
It's a girl!
Can't believe it. Just look at her tiny little nose.
Hi. Hi, I am Meher.
But you can call me Meher bhaiya.
Because I am not ready to be an uncle.
I am not, am I?
-Meher? -Yeah?
Why weren't you talking to me properly all day?
Oh, in all this excitement I completely forgot
that Vidushi invited everyone. Except me.
Oh God Meher you idiot.
Why do you need an invite? You're family!
Tell him no, Swara.
You're family Meher.
Hear that baby? I am family!
-I am family. -Hi guys.
I just wanted to check if everyone was doing okay.
Everything is fine.
-Superb. -Look at her.
Hi baby.
She is beautiful.
Now go tell that handsome, available doctor
that you like him.
So what if you did that once.
I know you won't do it again.
It was me.
I was the cheater.
That's why I don't date doctors.
They don't have time to maintain a relationship.
What if I date another doctor...
Even if it's Arth.
What if I date him...
and I cheat again?
You won't cheat again.
Get out of my head.
You won't.
How do you know?
Because I have never seen you repeat a mistake.
She's beautiful.
Arth...
I actually wanted an urgent consult.
What kind of consult do you want here?
Well...
The patient has increased heart rate,
and perspiration,
and the sonogram shows butterflies in the stomach.
Vidushi.
Is that patient you?
Maybe.
You know I am... confused.
When I asked you out on a date the other day, you...
straight up ghosted me.
I thought you weren't interested.
And all the mixed signals you gave today.
I am sorry I am not able to keep up.
I still don't understand what you want.
Now? Do you understand now?
I think you will have to explain it again.
What should you keep in mind before delivering your first baby?
You are not just delivering your first baby,
you are also delivering your first mom too.
Anything can happen at the time of delivery.
That at the time of delivery a lot of unexpected things might occur.
So you need to be able to kiss on... I mean,
think on your feet.
And you need to have a great team.
Because it takes a village
not just to raise a child but even to give birth to one.