House of Babies (Discovery Health Channel)
common sense media says
Reality series spotlights natural childbirth.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this series features close-up views of natural childbirth, both in a bed and in the water. Body parts are visible, though not in a sexualized way: Women's genitals are blurred only after they give birth, and viewers can often see their breasts through bras or swimming tops in the birthing tub. Breastfeeding is also shown, though much of the mother's breast is blurred as well. The series' setting in a midwifery center means that the focus is on drug-free childbirth, but the show's information on pregnancy health is applicable to any expectant mother. This is a great choice for introducing tweens to the miracle of birth.
Violence:
No violence, but bloody afterbirth is sometimes seen, and women sometimes moan and scream as they deliver.
Sex:
Some body parts are visible, but not in a sexual context. Close-up scenes of birth are unedited, though after delivery the woman's genitals are blurred. Laboring women's breasts are often visible through bras in water births.
Language:
Rare use of "hell."
Consumerism:
The Miami Maternity Center gets a lot of publicity.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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