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that’s the title of a recently released documentary that i implore anyone-man or woman-having a baby, or thinking of having children, to see. after i had my own unpleasant birth experience, i couldn’t seem to let it go. apparently, i wasn’t the only person with a similar story. i was watching rachael ray a few months ago and ricki lake was on promoting this documentary she produced and was featured in– the business of being born. i knew i had to see this. well, i finally saw it today and felt like someone had taken a chapter from my life.
what this documentary is about is educating women on their choice to take control of their births and not let hospitals and doctors dictate this natural process that’s now so diluted with "designer deliveries" (scheduled c-sections) and unnecessary interventions. it does advocate the use of midwives and doulas–definitely an option i planned to choose before i saw the film, if i have another baby. however, i took more than that away from it. women should not be afraid to question things, especially when dealing with a doctor, concerning childbirth. this is what led to my unpleasant experience–not having the courage to question or say no when i trusted my body, God and nature. so, watch the documentary, get educated and know you have choices…
I absolutely loved this and watched it twice because I wanted to watch with my husband. I think anyone who wants to have a baby should see it just so that you can say that you understand the dynamics of things, even if you don’t agree with it all.
Comment by C — May 27, 2008 @ 2: 58pm