This documentary gave a convincing argument for many of the 'pushes' being made concerning childbirth in the U.S.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2008. i saw this film during a fundraising event for independent midwives. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Overall I appreciate the information they’re trying to disseminate.

THE BUSINESS OF BEING BORN. Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2019. Thanks to this movie. There are 3 additional movies that were made after this one and all offer good information but this one is the most well rounded. It helps a woman better understand her choices for birth, especially when it comes to advocating for herself. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. This documentary is more pro-homebirth than where I lean but it is great to point out the tragic cascade of interventions that lead to insane c/s rates in our country. I wish I had for my first.

Produced by Ricki Lake, it compares various childbirth methods, including midwives, natural births, epidurals, and Cesarean sections. This creates a culture of fear surrounding labor instead of empowering women to feel confident. had hilarious footage of her own labour and birth, and described beautifully the dilemmas women face when they are pregnant, and how their 'choices' are majorly affected by business and litigation all under the guise of 'safety', which in fact is not guaranteed however much money you throw at it. Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2020. it gave us lots of statistics which confirmed the seriousness of the situation. A must have documentary for new moms to be! They follow Cara as she attends several births. what a wake up call! This documentary is totally worth the cost.

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The Business of Being Born documents actual home births and water births. I recommend it to everyone and have literally watched over 20x even when not pregnant. My husband and I both loved this movie. A fascinating eye opener! All morning I have been looking to find the business of being born online, but came with no luck!! This is a great video for anyone who is expecting. Hospital midwives have my vote. i expected an american, schmultsie, overdramatic account of birth in america, but it was real and scarey and inspirational. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Quickly browse titles in our catalog based on the ones you have picked.

© 2020 Business Of. When I was pregnant it definitely prepared me for things no one else was. For women birthing in hospitals, the idea of not having any labor support is frightening and unprecedented. This documentary is so informative (keep in mind they are US statistics). Select the department you want to search in. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.

Travelling or based outside United States? My husband and I rented after having a bad first experience with our daughter and it inspired us to leave the OB and get a midwife and a doula and head to the birth center.

well done! I have never been pregnant and am not trying to conceive at this time. Designed by Ripple Catalyst Studio.

The new hospital restrictions banning partners and doulas during labor broke our hearts. It's NOT what you might think. Watch this. this is a wake up call for us in the uk, who do boast a midwifery service [under threat]. I've heard a lot about this documentary from expectant mothers and decided to see what it's about. Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2019. But this movie helped us see the importance of attempting a natural birth, and we are so glad we did. Still, this scenario is the exception rather than the rule. A must see for anyone trying to get pregnant or in the early stages to help you open your mind to other options. Must see for moms wanting a natural childbirth, Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2017. Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2019.

It provides statistics about our current birthing techniques and the challenges faced by today's doctors. scarey, but wonderful. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It's a completely natural event that women have been doing for eons. The director is a friend of Ricki Lake’s and one has to wonder if she just up and decided one day to become a “filmmaker”; with Riki Lake as the producer, I guess there’s no need for any talent behind the camera. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. If you are a low-risk patient, the benefits of a natural birth outweigh the discomfort. This move cemented the importance of natural birth. I attribute my four natural births to the information and inspiration in this documentary!

They follow Cara as she attends several births. My homebirth was way better than my hospital birth with my first. can provide education and assurance for expecting parents during this time, especially women who are facing the prospect of laboring alone. Many experts are interviewed and they cite a multitude of reasons for these challenges, such as the overuse of medical procedures in the interest of saving time. In the wake of COVID-19 birthing restrictions, we are offering The Business of Being Born for FREE. Wishing you all health and serenity during this difficult time. It gave us a glimpse into the world of hospital births vs.. home births, medicated vs. natural, cesarian vs. vaginal. Stream Part 1, Down on the Farm. Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2019.

Equally unimaginable is the fact that nurses and care givers lack adequate personal protection equipment, putting their own health at risk. Was it painful, challenging, and exhausting? Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2018. This documentary changed my world. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.

In the U.S., birthing, as most everything else comes down to money. Childbirth is a natural process but we treat it in the U.S. the way we treat illness. I could see people who fully support medical interventions for childbirth being put off and feeling this book was biased but I found it a great resource. We hope these films and our live Zoom and Instagram discussions can provide education and assurance for expecting parents during this time, especially women who are facing the prospect of laboring alone. I have had a homebirth since first watching this on Netflix (sadly the took it off, which is why I bought this copy). Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2019. if you are a first time mom or a mom seeking info to experience a different birth story then this is a must see. There were some VERY dark times in the history of "medicalized" birth, once the hospitals took over what was normally a natural process.

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Stream Here. Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2012. A lot of emphasis on home birth, actual american statistics, interviews and the famous Ina Mae Gaskin voices in as well. Understandably, not all births go as planned, and of course when medical intervention is necessary, it's wonderful that we have it. Select the department you want to search in. the midwife that ricki followed gave such respectful accounts of what birth means to her, and many other women.

It's a must see. Her husband is a “filmmaker” too, like every second instagrammer claiming to be a “public figure”. It's very informative and my favorite documentary. The Business of Being Born documents actual home births and water births. It will not play in a DVD player.

Sign in to see videos available to you. Many experts are interviewed and they cite a multitude of reasons for these challenges, such as the overuse of medical procedures in the interest of saving time. It's a good thing that hospitals are around today because some pregnancies have complications, especially if the mother already has an illness of some kind. I've looked at sites that claimed to have them and they didn't work.. anybody know where I can possibibly watch it free and online? Most babies can be born at home, and they still are in other countries around the world. But I digress.

The Business of Being Born explores the history of obstetrics, the history and function of midwives, and how many common medical practices may be doing new mothers more harm than good. You want to know the truth behind all the "facts" given to you by your OB/GYN? Women and babies are dying because hospitals and doctors can't profit if they accept that less is more in the majority of deliveries.

It only works in my laptop :(, Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2018. It provides statistics about our current birthing techniques and the challenges faced by today's doctors. I wish they spent more time on scientific evidence and facts about how intervention cascades unfold during pregnancy and childbirth and less time on the personal stories but overall this was a great watch and I would recommend. Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2015. The Business of Birth Control features the stories of activists, doctors and scientists who are blowing the whistle on how hormonal birth control affects the mind and body, and capturing a revived feminist health movement that is embracing body literacy and redefining reproductive justice. The Business of Being Born explores the history of obstetrics, the history and function of midwives, and how many common medical practices may be doing new mothers more harm than good. Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2018. I can't rent it around here and none of the stores carry it and I've wanted to see it for over a year now!

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