You’re probably eating, sleeping and reading everything pregnancy related all day long.So to help you out with your pregnancy information overload diet, here are some must-see pregnancy films to keep you entertained while you wait for the impending birth of your baby.You may have noticed your attention span dwindling as your attention slips back to your pregnancy during most television shows, but hopefully these pregnancy themed flicks will be able to hold your attention.
Our disclaimer is that we don’t recommend all the advice and information in all of these movies – most of which are designed for fun and humour!
This US comedy, featuring a star-studded cast including Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lopez, follows the pregnancies of a group of women, all of whom have very different experiences.
From bouts of morning sickness on live television, to smooth problem-free pregnancies, adoptions and accidental pregnancies, this film covers so many pregnancy and parenting topics in a light and entertaining way.
You will find yourself laughing out-loud throughout, but may also shed the occasional tear during this fantastic movie. Check out What To Expect When You’re Expecting here.
If you only choose one movie on our list, make it this one. The Business of Being Born isn’t a romantic comedy or an 80’s movie, but it’s a brilliant film that all pregnant women should watch. This eye-opening documentary produced by Ricki Lake explores modern experiences of childbirth in the US (which is very similar to Australia and other countries).
The film looks at natural childbirth, caesareans, inductions, homebirth, epidurals, doulas and everything in-between. The film investigates modern reliance on medicines and interventions during childbirth, and looks at the impact of how birth is treated as a medical emergency rather than a natural occurrence. If you want to be clued up and armed with facts about childbirth, then this is the documentary for you. Get The Business of Being Born on DVD or instant video here.
