Birth: an entrance into life, the beginning of discovery, and a forging of essential bonds. This program weaves footage of many women's experiences of childbirth with valuable commentary from obstetricians, midwives, psychologists, counselors, and recent mothers and fathers. Key topics covered are sonograms and prenatal examinations, changing attitudes to the role of pain in childbirth, postpartum depression or "baby blues," and birthing scenarios, such as in-hospital, at-home, and Caesarian section. Contains nudity associated with childbirth.
"Birth: an entrance into life, the beginning of discovery, and a forging of essential bonds. This program weaves footage of many women's experiences of childbirth with valuable commentary from obstetricians, midwives, psychologists, counselors, and recent mothers and fathers. Key topics covered are sonograms and prenatal examinations, changing attitudes to the role of pain in childbirth, postpartum depression or "baby blues," and birthing scenarios, such as in-hospital, at-home, and Caesarian section. Contains nudity associated with childbirth."@en
"This program shows the riskiest day in the life of every human - the day of his/her birth. It begins with the mother's pregnancy and goes right up to the complications and difficulties faced at birth by both the mother and child."@en
"What happens to a mother's body as it undertakes the mission of delivering a baby? How does the body of a newborn react when there are complications in the delivery room? As this program shows, the riskiest day of anyone's life is the day of his or her birth. At only two hours old, baby Gabriel faces grave danger with a condition called Meconium Aspiration Syndrome. Baby Arnav's umbilical cord has become wrapped around his neck, and his mother must undergo a breech Caesarean section. And even without complications, birth is rife with potential trauma. Viewers will witness baby Lily moving inside the womb and see what happens when her body begins to take charge of its own survival. A BBCW Production. (51 minutes)."@en
""From packing for the hospital to readying for emergencies, the entry into parenthood--whether for first-timers or veterans--requires careful preparation. This program features a family focused on the impending arrival of its newest member and all the concerns that typically accompany a baby's birth. Expecting their fourth child, Blainagh and Gerard live a good 90 minutes from the nearest hospital, and their biggest concern is that they'll deliver on the roadside. Veteran midwife and nurse Gráinne Ryan offers tips on emergency situations, discusses epidurals and the three stages of labor, shows how to use a birthing ball, and helps the expectant parents create a state-of-the-art birthing plan."--Container insert."@en
""Fight for life reveals the wonder of the human body at work from the inside, as never seen before. The riskiest day of your life is the day you are born. During birth, the design of the mother's pelvis and the baby's head will be subject to hugh pressure. It will take an extraordinary battle for survival just to make it into the world. Modern medicine has done wonders to make birth safer than ever before. But it's a dangerous business for child and mother." -- Container."
"Birth: an entrance into life, the beginning of discovery, and a forging of essential bonds. This program weaves footage of many women's experiences of childbirth with valuable commentary from obstetricians, midwives, psychologists, counselors, and recent mothers and fathers. Key topics covered are sonograms and prenatal examinations, changing attitudes to the role of pain in childbirth, postpartum depression or "baby blues," and birthing scenarios, such as in-hospital, at-home, and Caesarian section. Contains nudity associated with childbirth. Not available in French-speaking Canada. (54 minutes)."@en
""A series that tells the dramatic inside story of how the human body triumphs in crisis. Fusing groundbreaking internal imagery and CGI with real life stories, the series reveals exactly what goes on in your body to survive through a lifetime. In this episode, the fight for survival starts before we are even born. Birth is the most perilous journey we're ever likely to take, and that's without the complications that can occur. It takes an extraordinary battle for survival just to make it into the world. Modern medicine had done wonders to make birth safer than ever before, but it is still a dangerous business for mother and child. Two newborns are featured in this episode. One needs lifesaving treatment because the umbilical cord is wrapped around his neck, while meconium aspiration threatens another's health."--Website."
""A series that tells the dramatic inside story of how the human body triumphs in crisis. Fusing groundbreaking internal imagery and CGI with real life stories, the series reveals exactly what goes on in your body to survive through a lifetime. In this episode, the fight for survival starts before we are even born. Birth is the most perilous journey we're ever likely to take, and that's without the complications that can occur. It takes an extraordinary battle for survival just to make it into the world. Modern medicine had done wonders to make birth safer than ever before, but it is still a dangerous business for mother and child. Two newborns are featured in this episode. One needs lifesaving treatment because the umbilical cord is wrapped around his neck, while meconium aspiration threatens another's health."--Website."@en
"The character Emily is a 7-year-old who learns that when the baby is ready to be born, the mother will start to feel labor contractions as her uterus begins to squeeze and push the baby out. It is a tight fit, but coming out does not hurt the baby."
"Weaves footage of many women's experiences of childbirth with valuable commentary from obstetricians, midwives, psychologists, counselors, and recent mothers and fathers. Covers sonograms and prenatal examinations, changing attitudes to the role of pain in childbirth, postpartum depression or "baby blues," and birthing scenarios, such as in-hospital, at-home, and Caesarian section. Contains nudity associated with childbirth."@en
"From packing for the hospital to readying for emergencies, the entry into parenthood-whether for first-timers or veterans-requires careful preparation. This program features a family focused on the impending arrival of its newest member and all the concerns that typically accompany a baby's birth. Expecting their fourth child, Blainagh and Gerard live a good 90 minutes from the nearest hospital, and their biggest concern is that they'll deliver on the roadside. Veteran midwife and nurse Grainne Ryan offers tips on emergency situations, discusses epidurals and the three stages of labor, shows how to use a birthing ball, and helps the expectant parents create a state-of-the-art birthing plan."@en
"What happens to a mother's body as it undertakes the mission of delivering a baby? How does the body of a newborn react when there are complications in the delivery room? As this program shows, the riskiest day of anyone's life is the day of his or her birth. At only two hours old, baby Gabriel faces grave danger with a condition called Meconium Aspiration Syndrome. Baby Arnav's umbilical cord has become wrapped around his neck, and his mother must undergo a breech Caesarean section. And even without complications, birth is rife with potential trauma. Viewers will witness baby Lily moving inside the womb and see what happens when her body begins to take charge of its own survival."@en
"Many women now give birth at home. Modern hospitals increasingly employ doulas and midwives. This video examines trends in birthing, including late-in-life motherhood and the treatment of postpartum depression."@en
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