Overall, a decent story that helps lead into the discussion of bodily functions. Kind of "dumbed-down," though.
One thing that bothered me; this film continually made mention about how a body knows what to do on its own....then ended with a woman birthing while on oxygen and with an epidural. No offense intended to any woman who has done so. I, myself, had c-sections with both of my kids.
But if I had known then what I know now, I'm pretty sure I could have avoided the surgeries. I (and many others) believe that the "medicalization" of birth creates many of the problems mothers and infants face during the experience.
It would have been nice to see a woman birthing naturally. Maybe in a tub of water, or at home with family.
I also didn't care for the way Heather interacted with her niece and nephew. There was an element of disrespect throughout.
One thing that bothered me; this film continually made mention about how a body knows what to do on its own....then ended with a woman birthing while on oxygen and with an epidural. No offense intended to any woman who has done so. I, myself, had c-sections with both of my kids.
But if I had known then what I know now, I'm pretty sure I could have avoided the surgeries. I (and many others) believe that the "medicalization" of birth creates many of the problems mothers and infants face during the experience.
It would have been nice to see a woman birthing naturally. Maybe in a tub of water, or at home with family.
I also didn't care for the way Heather interacted with her niece and nephew. There was an element of disrespect throughout.