The Business of Being Born

In America today, birth is a billion dollar business. But who is really benefiting?

• Rated 6.4 out of 10
• Movie
• 2008
• 1h 27m
• Documentary

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

Director

Abby Epstein

Starring

Abby Epstein, Ina May Gaskin, Ricki Lake, Julia Barnett