Also known as: Triplets
Charlotte's high-risk triplet pregnancy is the central storyline of the episode. She experiences preterm labor at 26 weeks, requiring emergency intervention including cervical cerclage to delay delivery of the remaining two babies after one is born prematurely.
Also known as: Preterm delivery
Charlotte delivers one of the triplets at 26 weeks gestation due to footling breech presentation and preterm labor. The premature infant requires immediate resuscitation and is at high risk for complications.
Also known as: Heart growing outside the body
The premature baby is born with ectopia cordis, where the chest wall has not completely developed to cover the heart. She requires emergency surgery to place a mesh over her chest, with complications including cardiac arrest during the procedure.
Also known as: Coma
Ally, Gabi's partner, is on life support with no cortical activity and is confirmed to be brain-dead. This subplot focuses on Gabi's difficulty accepting this diagnosis and her eventual decision to let go.