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Friday, April 29, 2011

Pregnant in America

Pregnant in America is a wonderful film documenting the dangers of childbirth within the American medical system.  An expectant mother and father take the viewer on an emotional journey through their first pregnancy and the discoveries they make along the way.  This film is highly recommended for everyone--those pregnant, trying to become pregnant, planning to one day become pregnant, or with pregnant loved ones.



As a woman, I have always felt pretty terrified of childbirth.  I think of pain, epidurals, surgery, hospitals, prolonged labor and recovery time, and even death.  This film has educated me about the natural process of giving birth and I now realize that what I am terrified of is not pregnancy and labor, but putting my pregnancy at the will of doctors who are more concerned about productivity and efficiency than a healthy delivery.  


Women have been giving birth since...well, forever!  So why treat pregnancy like a disease or sickness requiring hospitalization?  Embrace your pregnancy and strive for a natural birth.  


I hope this film touches your soul and enlightens your mind as much as it did mine.
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