As if Linda Carter’s pregnancy hasn’t been problematic enough – things get a lot more dramatic in EastEnders next week.

A heavily pregnant Linda, played by Kellie Bright, takes a tumble down the stairs while home alone at The Queen Vic, causing her waters to break and sending her into early labour.

Linda Carter falls down the stairs (BBC)
Linda Carter falls down the stairs (BBC)

Linda is desperate to find husband Mick (Danny Dyer) so he can be by her side for the birth, but he is nowhere to be seen.

A distressed Linda is taken to the hospital by Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) and Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace).

Mick Carter arrives at the hospital (BBC)
Mick Carter arrives at the hospital (BBC)

Luckily Mick arrives just in time to support his beloved Linda through the birth.

Mick is Linda's rock (BBC)
Mick is Linda’s rock (BBC)

These scenes will air on the BBC soap in the week commencing May 11.