Birth: it’s a miracle. A rite of passage. A natural part of life. But more than anything, birth is a business. Compelled to find answers after a disappointing birth experience with her first child, actress Ricki Lake recruits filmmaker Abby Epstein to explore the maternity care system in America. Focusing on New York City, the film reveals that there is much to distrust behind hospital doors and follows several couples who decide to give birth on their own terms.

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It's not a common passion, but someone's gotta have it. I'm seventeen years old and ever since I was a baby myself I have been fascinated with beautiful pregnancy. I have realized that the profession of my dreams is midwifery. My goal is to change lives by making birth a pleasant and spiritual event--naturally. I have created this blog in hopes to learn more and hopefully communicate with some lovely pregnant women and midwives. Namaste

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