'If Shelagh loses the baby I am out': Call the Midwife viewers threaten to BOYCOTT the BBC drama after a devastating miscarriage warning for the fan favourite

  • Shelagh, played by Laura Main, previously thought she was infertile
  • Found out she was expecting with her husband at the beginning of the series 
  • However, the former nun began bleeding putting her baby at risk
  • The couple were told that she could lose the baby at any moment 

By Natalie Corner For Mailonline

Published: 05:13 EST, 6 February 2017 | Updated: 05:14 EST, 6 February 2017

Call the Midwife viewers have been left reeling by hints that one of the show's most popular characters could be facing heartbreak. 

Fans quickly took to Twitter when they discovered that fan favourite Shelagh Turner, played by actress Laura Main, could lose the baby she was expecting with her husband Dr Patrick Turner, played by Stephen McGann.

The former nun, who had believed she was infertile, found out she was pregnant at the beginning of the series in a joyful turn of events, but her baby's life now hangs in the balance after Shelagh started to bleed in last night's episode.

Former nun Shelagh was devastated to learn the news that she may lose her baby after being rushed to the hospital by her husband Dr Patrick Turner

Former nun Shelagh was devastated to learn the news that she may lose her baby after being rushed to the hospital by her husband Dr Patrick Turner

Shelagh and Patrick were thrilled at the beginning of the series to discover she was pregnant after believing she was infertile

Shelagh and Patrick were thrilled at the beginning of the series to discover she was pregnant after believing she was infertile

Viewers threatened to boycott the drama if fan favourite Shelagh Turner lost the baby she was expecting

Viewers threatened to boycott the drama if fan favourite Shelagh Turner lost the baby she was expecting

After rushing to the hospital, Shelagh and Patrick learned that she could 'abort spontaneously'.

The news devastated the couple and viewers watching at home who threatened to boycott the BBC series: 'If Shelagh loses the baby I'm out #callthemidwife.' 

'If Sheila loses this baby I'm never watching #callthemidwife again..... until next Sunday obviously,' added one.

'I'm just putting it out here but NOTHING better happen to Sheila's baby or heads will roll,' complained another. 

Those watching the BBC programme at home quickly took to Twitter to complain about the potentially devastating news

Those watching the BBC programme at home quickly took to Twitter to complain about the potentially devastating news

Dr Patrick worries for his wife after learning that she could 'abort spontaneously' after she began bleeding in Sunday night's episode

Dr Patrick worries for his wife after learning that she could 'abort spontaneously' after she began bleeding in Sunday night's episode

A worried Patrick listened to Dr Canley as he explained: 'The bleeding has stopped for now, but even with full bed rest she may abort spontaneously. You do know that...?'

Forced to admit the danger Shelagh was in he solemnly responded: 'Yes, I am a doctor...'

He then comforted Shelagh as she wept in her hospital bed over the fate of her baby.

Call the Midwife returns to BBC One next Sunday at 8pm

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