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Birth VIDEO
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, color)

Birth: Eight Women’s Stories  VIDEO
So many women experience birth, and yet each birth is unique. This program follows eight women giving birth in a variety of circumstances—natural birth at home and in the hospital, twins delivered by Cesarean under epidural anesthesia, induced labor with vaginal delivery, water birth in the hospital. The mothers range in age from 27 to 45. No attempt is made to promote one method in favor of another, and all births are seen as a triumph. The program provides both explicit footage of childbirth and commentaries by mothers, fathers, midwives, and obstetricians.

Eating for Two: Prenatal Nutrition for a Healthy Baby  VIDEO
This comprehensive program provides solid information on prenatal diet, weight gain, exercise, harmful substances, and practical meal planning. It emphasizes the importance of regular medical checkups and effectively interweaves interviews with nutritionists, physicians, mothers, and expectant women. By using footage from neonatal intensive care units in contrast with healthy newborns, this award-winning program graphically illustrates the direct relationship between a mother’s healthy lifestyle and the subsequent development of a newborn child. Dynamic, hard hitting, and informative!

Labor and Birth VIDEO
Viewers will be riveted to the screen as they get an intimate look at giving birth by following the stories of Marquita, a fifteen year-old single mother, and Samantha and Kevin, both nineteen.

Postpartum VIDEO
There are many challenges and joys in providing for a newborn. In this program, teenage mothers and fathers share their personal insights into navigating life as new parents.

Postpartum Care VIDEO
This program will help new mothers understand what to expect during the postpartum period and how to avoid complications.
One 11-minute video. © 2003.

Prenatal Care VIDEO
In this program, teens learn how important prenatal care is for the health of their baby. They also see young parents who are successfully making lifestyle changes to insure their babies are born healthy.

Prenatal Development VIDEO
Research shows that our development in the womb can have a profound influence on our later lives. This video examines the nine months beginning with conception and ending with the birth of a healthy baby—the period of time called prenatal development. In addition this video contains information on the major physical milestones during pregnancy, emphasizing the importance of the expectant mother's health, nutrition, and care and describing the proper development of the baby. It also shares what mothers-to-be can look forward to during these crucial months. Proper prenatal care provides a healthy start and is essential to the entire process of human development. A Meridian Production.
One 21-minute video

Prenatal to Birth VIDEO
An overview of all stages of embryonic and fetal development, from fertilization to birth. Prenatal testing is also explored. A Meridian Production. (13 min. video)

Teen Pregnancy: Reel Stories, Real Life VIDEO
Being a teenager is difficult enough. Try being a parent at the same time! This program follows the stories of three young women with unplanned pregnancies—15-year-old Valerie, 17-year-old Karina, and 18-year-old Sara. The program also presents another couple, Amanda and Tomas, who have chosen abstinence. In three segments, the teens are interviewed over the course of their pregnancies and after they have become mothers. In this emotional roller-coaster, labor might be the least of their difficulties as Karina and Sara's boyfriends eventually walk out, Sara decides to create an adoption plan for her baby, and none of the young women return to school.
One 15-minute video and teacher's guide. © 2002