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The Business of Being Born 2008

Ricki Lake and filmmaker Abby Epstein examine the medicalization of childbirth in this intimate documentary. Following several pregnant women, the film explores their choices regarding birth, guided by the insights of midwife Cara Muhlhahn. The documentary contrasts these personal experiences with a historical and cultural overview of the childbirth industry, raising questions about its economics and impact on women.

Ricki Lake and filmmaker Abby Epstein examine the medicalization of childbirth in this intimate documentary. Following several pregnant women, the film explores their choices regarding birth, guided by the insights of midwife Cara Muhlhahn. The documentary contrasts these personal experiences with a historical and cultural overview of the childbirth industry, raising questions about its economics and impact on women.

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