Watch More From The Business of Being Born

2012
1 Season

More From The Business Of Being Born is a documentary series that delves into the various aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum experiences. Produced by Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein, the series is a follow-up to their acclaimed documentary, The Business of Being Born, and features interviews with medical experts, birth advocates, and families sharing their birth stories.

The show is divided into four episodes, each exploring a different facet of the birth industry. The first episode, "Birth: It's a Journey," focuses on the emotional and spiritual aspects of childbirth. It features interviews with mothers who have experienced a wide range of childbirth experiences, from home births to hospital births, and delves into the emotional impact of these experiences.

The second episode, "The VBAC Debate," examines the issue of vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC). The episode features interviews with physicians, midwives, and mothers who have had VBACs, and discusses the potential risks and benefits of this type of birth.

The third episode, "Doulas and Midwives," explores the roles of doulas and midwives in the birthing process. It features interviews with several doulas and midwives, as well as mothers who have employed their services, and examines the benefits of having a birthing partner who can provide emotional support and advocacy.

The final episode, "Special Deliveries," focuses on the experiences of mothers who have had high-risk pregnancies or complicated deliveries. It features interviews with mothers who have given birth to premature babies, twins, and babies with medical complications, and examines the challenges and joys of their experiences.

Throughout the series, the viewer is presented with a wealth of information about pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. The show challenges conventional wisdom about childbirth, and encourages mothers to take an active role in their birth experiences. The interviews with birthing experts and moms provide a range of perspectives on different birthing methods and philosophies, and the show is carefully balanced to give a fair representation of different viewpoints.

More From The Business of Being Born is an engaging and thought-provoking series that will appeal to anyone interested in childbirth and maternal health. Whether you're a mother-to-be or just curious about the birthing process, this show offers a wealth of information and inspiration. It is a well-produced and important documentary series that will help to shape the conversation around childbirth for years to come.

More From The Business of Being Born is a series that ran for 1 seasons (4 episodes) between January 1, 2012 and on Food Matters TV

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4. The VBAC Dilemma: What Your Options Really Are

January 1, 2012

The VBAC (Vaginal Birth after Cesarean) has become a hot-button issue in the modern maternity care system, as one in three new mothers will give birth via cesarean section. Epstein and Lake posed that question to dozens of experts, determining the surprising truth about VBACs. They also follow several women's stories.

3. Special Deliveries: Celebrity Mothers Talk Straight on Birth

January 1, 2012

Featuring celebrity moms Laila Ali, Gisele Bundchen, Cindy Crawford, Alyson Hannigan, Melissa Joan Hart, Kellie Martin, Alanis Morissette, Christy Turlington-Burns and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Special Deliveries is a collection of intimate birth stories from a diverse group of mothers. True inspiration for any mother-to-be, this group of women trusted their bodies.

2. Explore Your Options: Doulas, Birth Centers & C-Sections

January 1, 2012

The most comprehensive series, Explore Your Options offers birth-planning guidance around key topics the advantages of birth centers and the alarming escalation of cesarean sections in the United States and Brazil. Epstein and Lake talk to doulas about why their profession is currently booming and uncover why having a good doula can make-or-break the entire birth experience.

1. Down on The Farm: Conversations with Legendary Midwife Ina May Gaskin

January 1, 2012

Follow Executive Producer Ricki Lake and Director Abby Epstein to The Farm Community in Summertown, Tennessee, where pioneer midwife Ina May Gaskin talks candidly about the art of midwifery. Gaskin, who has featured in the original The Business of Being Born, sparked Lake's initial interest in natural birth. In the poignant final sequence, Gaskin exhibits her Safe Motherhood Quilt.

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Where to Watch More From The Business of Being Born

More From The Business of Being Born is available for streaming on the Food Matters TV website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch More From The Business of Being Born on demand at Amazon Prime.