We’ve seen quite a few competitions on Bridgerton. Remember Kate (Simone Ashley) and Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) in the park? And then there’s each season’s sprint to catch the most eligible bachelor in Mayfair. But, in Bridgerton Season 3, we’re about to witness a race unlike any other: the Featherington baby race, coached by Portia (Polly Walker). The family’s older sisters, Prudence (Bessie Carter) and Philipa (Harriet Cains), are dashing toward motherhood in a race to present the Featheringtons with an heir. 

Watch the exclusive clip above to see how their contest is progressing. With these sisters, it’s no surprise their schemes aren’t exactly going to plan — or that the mystery of baby-making may just elude them. 

“Even though they’re both married when we start this season, they still don’t know that much about sex,” showrunner Jess Brownell told Netflix. “Portia clearly didn’t do that good of a job at the sex talk. Violet didn’t either, so you can imagine that Portia’s was probably even worse.” 

Still, executive producer Shonda Rhimes promised a “growth journey” for the pair in Season 3 that’s “quite wonderful.” 

Watch them take those first steps in the video above.