Life on the Line

Rough Beginning

Season 2, Episode 1 of 7

Every day, some of life's most challenging battles are fought by the most innocent members of society-babies. After an unexpected pregnancy, Janett and Gian find out their baby boy will be born with a life-threatening condition called gastroschisis, a birth defect in which the intestines are outside of the body. Without immediate medical treatment, baby Theodore's life will be in danger as soon as he is born. Follow the journey of a beautiful family whose bond grows stronger during their biggest life challenge and the doctors and nurses who pull together with hopes of giving Theodore a future.

Previously Aired

Day
Time
Channel
1/5/2016
5 p.m.
1/6/2016
1/6/2016
8 a.m.
1/6/2016
2 p.m.
1/10/2016
2 a.m.
6/19/2017
7 p.m.
6/20/2017
6/23/2017
3 a.m.
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