Birth is a natural process but many pregnant mothers have learned to fear the birth process.
"Birth is a miracle, a rite of passage, a natural part of life. But birth is also big business. Compelled to explore the subject after the delivery of her first child, actress Ricki Lake recruits filmmaker Abby Epstein to question the way American women have babies.
The film interlaces intimate birth stories with surprising historical, political and scientific insights and shocking statistics about the current maternity care system. When director Epstein discovers she is pregnant during the making of the film, the journey becomes even more personal. Should most births be viewed as a natural life process, or should every delivery be treated as a potentially catastrophic medical emergency?"
Mom Review: The Business of Being Born
The Business of Being Born is a documentary on the business of childbirth. It is an eye-opening experience that encourages women to educate themselves on the birth process and have the confidence to make the decisions that are right for them. I would encourage every woman, whether they have a desire for natural childbirth or not, to see this film.
