Review of Dr. Storks

Set in the neo-natal unit of a modern Japanese hospital.each episode features the doctors, nurses and patients who work together to bring babies into the world. There is no romance but lots of real-life issues are discussed in the show. Topics such as teen pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, fetal defects, post-partum depression and single parenting are worked into episodes. Birthing scenes,are sanitized but given the culture, that is understandable. The cast is believable, except for a beautiful 18 year old girl portraying a doctor who would have been ten years older. The show honors mothers and the contributions they make to their families. The overriding theme is "hope" for the future. I was drawn in by this show, which has English subtitles and a lead actor,, known as "Baby" who plays piano in evey episode.