After becoming trapped in the Queen Vic with sister Bianca and cousin Lauren after the explosion, Sonia was left with no choice but to give birth on the floor of the pub.
EastEnders marked its 40th anniversary with an emotional live episode where Sonia Fowler gave birth to a baby girl named Julia in the Queen Vic pub after being trapped there due to an explosion. The name Julia was speculated to honor Julia Smith, one of the show's creators. The episode also featured the death of Martin Fowler, Sonia's ex-partner, adding emotional depth as they had previously had a daughter together. Fans reacted strongly to both the birth and Martin's death, highlighting the episode's significance in the show's history.
