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Parenting & Childbirth
All in One Basket (443)
Follows three women through the process of paid egg donation, to explore ethical questions about the use of hormones, genetic selection for preferred physical traits, the role of money in reproductive medicine, and informed consent. (22 minutes)
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Bundle of Blues (431)
The stories in this thoughtful documentary represent a range of experiences from minor postpartum depression through postpartum psychosis. It stresses that PPD can happen to any new mother, but that it can be managed. (13 minutes)
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A Chance to Grow (317)
Follows three families whose babies are in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Their stories demonstrate the capacity of ordinary individuals to adapt to crises with extraordinary grace and courage. (53 minutes)
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Don't Give Up (371)
A year in the life of a four-year-old who has autism, focusing on a special therapy program designed to break through Adrian's communications barriers. (58 minutes)
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A Doula Story (452)
Community-based doulas (birth attendants) provide prenatal, childbirth and parenting support, and are a reassuring presence before, during and after birth. This program documents one woman's fierce commitment to empower pregnant teenagers with the skills and knowledge they need to become confident, nurturing mothers. (60 minutes)
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Dreams and Dilemmas (251)
Follows a couple and their premature twins during six months in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, as it explores ethical dilemmas raised by advances in neonatal medicine. (58 minutes)
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The Family Meal (433)
Obesity is second only to smoking as the leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States. This documentary suggests that one cause of today's obesity crisis is the decline of the family meal. (19 minutes)
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A Good Birth (440)
Highlights the vital, nurturing role played by certified nurse-midwives in providing maternity and infant care, along with emotional support and empowerment, to low-income and immigrant mothers and families. (22 minutes)
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The Good Egg (391)
Becoming a paid egg donor: it started as a way to finance her first film, but became an engaging journey through some of the personal and ethical realities of today's reproductive technology. (30 minutes)
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (292)
In what was supposed to be their "golden years," four million grandparents across the country are raising their children's children. This video tells some of their stories. (22 minutes)
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Love Makes a Family (116)
This video profiles several gay parents, in a variety of family situations, and also includes interviews with a psychologist and therapist who work with gay families. (16 minutes)
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Maternal PKU (170)
Offers valuable guidelines for monitoring and treatment of adult women with phenylketonuria, who may be at risk for giving birth to infants with mental retardation. (29 minutes)
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The Mothers' Triangle (439)
Mary was 16 when Christina was born; now, at 18, Christina is a mother too. Best friends, mother and daughter, jealous rivals — will their intense but fragile relationship survive the escalating conflicts triggered by Cristian's arrival? (66 minutes)
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New Relations (015)
The filmmaker explores the costs and rewards of becoming a full-time father; with his own father, he reflects on changes in fathering styles between the two generations. (34 minutes)
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Other Families (117)
The stories and honest reactions of seven adults, ages 18 to 40, who were raised by lesbian mothers. (49 minutes)
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Post Partum Depression (369)
It's not just the "baby blues." This video is about the perhaps 2% of new mothers who experience the severe depression, delusions, paranoia and other symptoms of postpartum psychosis. (12 minutes)
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Precious Lives, Meaningful Choices (464)
Among children with multiple special needs are some whose medical conditions will severely limit their potential lives. Their parents struggle to give them the best possible quality of life while knowing that the time they have is limited. The four families in this film embrace their children's lives with courage, love, and hope in the midst of uncertainty. (41 minutes)
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Refrigerator Mothers (346)
From the 1950's through the 1970's, autism was widely blamed on cold and rejecting mothers. This film explores the devastating impact of this misdiagnosis through the stories of seven mothers and their children. (53 minutes)
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The Spectrum of Autism (344)
Children with autism may display a wide range of symptoms. In this video, we share in the experiences of several families and professionals who care for children at different points on the spectrum of autism. (34 minutes)
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There Was a Child (048)
Sensitively demonstrates the impact that losing a pregnancy, or the birth of a stillborn child, has had on three mothers and a father. (32 minutes)
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When the Bough Breaks (108)
Recreates the interactions of a patient with the healthcare providers who try to help her deal with the likelihood her pregnancy will end with a stillbirth. (71 minutes)
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Your Options for Pain Relief in Childbirth (171)
An entertaining and informative look at the options available for pain management, including their pros and cons and the roles of the various health professionals involved. (18 minutes)
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