The Business of Being Born

Delivering Baby Without Epidural
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Lil Community: Epidural or Natural?

Pregnancy is a journey filled with growth and learning.
by Lil Community

Pregnancy is a journey filled with growth and learning. LilSugar reader Beaner has been bringing our readers along on her journey and is asking the Community for their thoughts on delivery in The Pregnancy Posse group.

In my Prenatal Yoga class last week, one woman said that she's camping out a week before her due date so she can get the epidural as soon as she has her first contraction. I know that giving birth will involve pain, but after reading a lot about natural childbirth, and seeing the documentary The Business of Being Born, I have a whole new perspective on how going drug-free will benefit both me and my baby. I was curious though to see what you other moms-to-be are planning on doing for your births.

Want to talk pregnancy with other expectant mamas? Get the conversation started in The Pregnancy Posse group!

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Cindy Crawford and Ricky Lake on Home Birth in My Best Birth
Cindy Crawford

Does Star Power Make You Want to Watch My Best Birth?

The Business of Being Born has brought more attention to the film's star and co-producer Ricki Lake than she may have ever imagined.
by babysugar

The Business of Being Born has brought more attention to the film's star and co-producer Ricki Lake than she may have ever imagined. The former talk-show host made it her mission to birth her second baby naturally and document the experience to release to the public. She and co-producer, Abby Epstein revealed facts about epidurals, C-sections, and inductions.

As an encore, the bubbly girl from New York is back with another documentary due out this Fall. Based on their book, the new movie is called My Best Birth. It focuses on the American maternity-care system and has famous moms like Laila Ali, Melissa Joan Hart, Kristy Turlington, and Kimberly Williams-Paisley giving snippets of their own experiences. Cindy Crawford kicks off the series of four webisodes tomorrow. The videos will air each week for the next month, detailing how the women chose their midwifes, did prenatal yoga, and the lessons they learned. Watch the trailer and tell us if you'll be tuning in.

The Business of Being Born
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Business of Being Born, Again

Yesterday was not only the festive tequila filled Cinco de Mayo.
by babysugar

Yesterday was not only the festive tequila filled Cinco de Mayo. It was also International Midwives Day. Coincidentally, Ricki Lake's movie, The Business of Being Born was released on DVD.

For those of you who are considering a natural or home birth, check out the $28 flick for an up close glimpse at the process. The former talk show host shares her personal home birth in the film inspiring women to reevaluate their birthing plans.

Caesareans vs. Vaginal Deliveries
Christina Aguilera

Pushing For the Knife, Not the Baby

It is becoming increasingly popular for expectant moms to choose their baby–to–be's due date by scheduling c–sections.
by babysugar

It is becoming increasingly popular for expectant moms to choose their baby–to–be's due date by scheduling c–sections.

According to a 2007 MSNBC report, "29 percent of all American births are done via c–section."

Christina Aguilera freely told People magazine that she opted for a caesarian delivery of baby Max. She said:

I didn’t want any surprises. Honestly, I didn’t want any tearing. I had heard horror stories of women going in and having to have an emergency c-section. The hardest part was deciding on his birthday. I wanted to leave it up to fate, but at the same time I was ready to be done early!

To keep reading about caesareans, read more

Baby Bump: The Business of Being Born
Keri Russell

Baby Bump: The Business of Being Born

Former talk show host Ricki Lake executive produced Abby Epstein's documentary, The Business of Being Born.
by babysugar

Former talk show host Ricki Lake executive produced Abby Epstein's documentary, The Business of Being Born. The film which has enjoyed all sorts of critical acclaim and press, just opened in New York City where Ricki Lake and Keri Russell were spotted hobnobbing outside the theater at its debut.

To learn more about the fascinating documentary, read more