Related videos
We have many videos that we want to link to, so this page will be in development for a while.
Interview with Taye Diggs, Actor, Father -- on with Ellen.
Vaginal Birth after C-section: videos from Mayo Clinic: See why it is important for women to have a vaginal birth after a previous cesarian.
The Pregnancy Guy: simple male to male advice.
The Other Side of the Glass: Youtube video that reflexs what men are saying about birth in the US.
Comedy Selections:
Humor is need through pregnancy and childbirth and baby taming should be included in your repertoir. If you want to recommend movies that helped you relax during your experience, write me at phil@birthnavigators.com. A experienced and wise midwife, Ina May Gaskins also talks about how laughter helps women in childbirth -- this video is informative not actually funny. The rest below are comedies.Why Moms are Needed youtube video that features some amazing dads.
Monty Python - Hospital Sketch another youtube video; much closer to how birth is handled -- with only the faintest mention of a dad. The mother says "what do I do," and the doctor responds "nothing, you are not qualified!"
Bil Cosby discusses birth. cosby Video 1 and cosby Video 2.
Song describing what it is like to be a husband, all in jest of course.
Things you should not say to a woman.
31 flavors of birth
You will find the birth is handled differently so your experience will differ accordingly. In Men at Birth, we discuss how setting your philosophy with that of your partner is primary to getting through any birth. It's your supportiveness that counts.
Here is a vaginal birth in a hospital on video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nodd8YK_Gs
Birth Center Birth at Mountain Birth Center in Colorado: Water Birth
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccUROeqhsjQ
Unassisted Birth of Logan Westley
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmc_7Tt_8bs&feature=related
C-section Birth
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-malSepm04
Hypno-birthing Aline
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMtibFxubAY&feature=related
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Tell us which type of birth you and your partner are interested in having. Or tell us what type of birth you had. Sound off and let others know about your experiences.
NOTE: the videos here may change frequently as new topics are covered. The page is not as organized as we want, but we will eventual place the videos in categories for ease of use.
Health Care in America Reviewed
If you are an American Father, you may not know that facts about health care in the US. The realities may surprise you. Recently even the BBC in the United Kingdom has been investigating the problems with maternal mortality in the world; especially eye opening regarding the USA. I've read that the USA is listed 48th as far as quality in the world nations. We also have the highest costs associated with the care provided. Something is wrong. Watch this video produced about reducing infant mortality rates, and you might learn something. Maternal Mortality Rates are reviewed with a short video sequence.
The numbers of births in America, sponsored by Lamaze International.