5 Documentaries to Help You Prepare for Your Best Birth
First, you watched 4 hours worth of birth videos. Then, you read half a chapter of that birth book on your nightstand.
Now you just want to chill and learn something new, maybe have a good cry, and rub your belly.
You know birth | Fort Worth has you covered!
Covering as many topics as we can, here are our top 5 picks for documentaries that’ll set you up for success in the coming months (and years).
The Business of Being Born
Probably one of the best known documentaries about the ins and outs of birthing in America, but it is a classic and has started the journey of knowledge for countless people. What is a doula? What is a midwife? What is a birth center? Are you making informed decisions when it comes to your health and the health of your baby? And don’t forget to check out the follow up doc More Business of Being Born. Both available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
Babies
More of a docuseries than a documentary, Babies is an inside look at the science behind a baby’s first year. It follows the same 15 families throughout that first year and all of its milestones and it’s absolutely fascinating. Broken up with two parts (both with 6 episodes) this one will keep you entertained for awhile. Stream on Netflix.
9 Months With Courtney Cox
This is kind of our wildcard pick. It’s not about the science, it’s about the heart behind it. Inclusive, empowering, and heart breaking, 9 Months follows real life couples through their pregnancies and deliveries, each with their own sets of trials and tribulations. Stream this one on Facebook.
Pregnant In America
Come along on one couples journey to understand the maternity system in America. Much like The Business of Being Born but with a more personal feel. What are the statistics? What do the experts say? You won’t want to skip this one. Stream on Amazon Prime.
When the Bough Breaks
A very heavy documentary for a very important reason. When 1 in 5 birthing people experience some form of Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PMAD), it’s a great disservice to not talk about them, learn about them, and look for warning signs. Follow three mothers as they try to help this hidden pandemic across the country. Bring the tissues. Stream on Amazon Prime.