journey-to-life
Your baby's journey
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The must-have combination DVD & Book set. The award winning film was made by one of the worlds leading science producers, Pioneer Productions, for National Geographic Channel and sheds new light on the miracle of life by exploring each stage of pregnancy in unprecedented detail . The DVD is structured via a series of menus and a calendar so that you can dip in and out of the film as pregnancy progresses and the beautifully illustrated book details week by week a babys journey in the womb. With spaces to keep safe those precious scan pictures and areas to personalize it not only documents the incredible changes that are taking place as the pregnancy progresses but is the ultimate first keepsake for a child
Awards & Nominations for the film: Royal Television Society Winner Best Science & Natural History programme. Special Jury Remi Winner at Worldfest Houston International Film Festival. Best Editing (Documentary/Info) Silver Worldmedal, and Finalist Award in Health/Medical Information Category - New York Festivals.
Price: $19.99
About Video
About Dvd
"Cool, beautiful movie" New York Times"
Made by one of the worlds leading science producers, Pioneer Productions, for National Geographic Channels Worldwide and Channel 4 in the UK. This award winning film sheds new light on the miracle of life. Exploring each stage of pregnancy in unprecedented detail - it uncovers previously unknown developments.
Suitable for the whole family this DVD offers a visual connection to the changes that are taking place during pregnancy. Up to date and scientifically accurate this is memorable and breathtaking guide to fetal development in the womb.
Together the DVD and beautifully illustrated keepsake book allow you to explore each stage of pregnancy in unprecedented detail
About Book
This beautifully illustrated book details week by week a babys journey in the womb. With spaces to keep safe those precious scan pictures and areas to personalize it not only documents the incredible changes that are taking place as the pregnancy progresses but is the ultimate first keepsake for a child.
This book tells the amazing story of a babys journey week by week. It is stunningly illustrated throughout using David Barlows wonderful photographs of the state-of-the-art models created for the TV program as well as sequences of 4D scans.
This book is designed not only to be a informative pregnancy guide on fetal development but a companion and diary for the mother and and her unborn child.
As it fits into most handbags this wonderful book can be kept to hand to read, share and personalize as the pregnancy progresses.
Together with the award winning film which sheds new light on the miracle of life in the womb, you can explore each stage of pregnancy in unprecedented detail with this beautifully presented Book & DVD companion
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Week 25 - Flash Format (NOTE: it will take a few seconds to load depending on you bandwidth)
Reviews
DVD/BOOK Reviews
MAGAZINES AND PROFESSIONAL BODIES
"The combination of individualized record of the pregnancy against the wonderful views of the babys development will, I am sure, be cherished by many parents".Ric Warren, Honorary Secretary Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Heidi Murkoff Incorporating this technology with stunning animation, the broadcast was literally able to give us a womb with a view, a view that peeled away the layers of mystery from inside the uterus and finally bought into focus those once blurry images, that allowed us to see a babys development from a babys point of view. So that parents could experience pregnancy, at long last, from the inside out!
Mr Richard Warren, Honorary Secretary, Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists “An excellent film. A “window to the womb revealing the hidden mystery and wonders of fetal development and growth.
Winner Royal Television Society Craft Award 2005 for Special Effects "the attention to detail was impeccable and thoroughly convincing for a subject matter that demanded sensitivity and compassion."
The Sunday Times: "breathtakingly beautiful in part and wondrous in its revelations". "fabulous, informative, thought-provoking stuff"
The Daily Telegraph: "a wonderful film, fascinating and moving. Toby Macdonald’s documentary explores, in huge, revealing and beguiling detail, precisely what happens inside the womb."
Mail on Sunday: "jaw-dropping moments throughout…vital viewing"
New York Times: "a cool beautiful movie"
Daily Mail: "…the most enduring thoughts in the minds of most who watched it will, like mine, be of sheer wonder"
The Guardian: "This mesmerizing and compelling film shows each stage of development"
BBC Focus Magasine August 2006, Mark Blackmore Rating - excellent
"There's plenty of pregnancy literature out there for those of you about to enter the terrifying world of parenthood, but it's doubtful you'll have come across anything as immediate and fascinating as this on the bookshelves"
"Essential for any couple who are going through the joys and rigours of pregnancy, this should also be viewed by anyone thinking of doing so. Nothing is dressed up: you're left with no illusions about the requirements of childbirth; and yet the impression left is one of beauty"
Fathers Quarterley August 2006
"This womb with a view is highly recommended for all expectant parents".
Essentials Magasine October 2006 Health Solutions
"Pregnant? Find out what to expect. In the Womb is a remarkable new maternity guide on DVD that shows, through cutting edge technology, how the foetus develops from the meeting of egg and sperm through to the birth. It's a fascinating guide for all expectant parents"
Red Magazine "Health", Anna Magee
"I'm loving?.. new DVD In the Womb based on the Channel 4 show. It's beautifully produced, with lifelike graphics and ultrasound footage of a baby's development week-by-week, including conception and how the baby experiences birth! Riveting, even for the non-pregnant. Prepare to get teary though"
Pregnancy Baby & You Magazine
"Life on Film. As helpful as books are in understanding your baby's journey during your pregnancy, being able to watch as a foetus develops would be even more informative and a new DVD allows you to do just that. Using computer generated images and the latest ultrasound scans, In the Womb: Life's Precious First Journey gives a blow by blow account of what's happening from conception to birth, organised into handy-to-skip-through chapters"
YOU Magazine, Mail on Sunday. "Health Notes", Sarah Stacey
"Dads' data For all dads-to-be on Father's Day there's a wonderful DVD called In the Womb, which takes you through the baby's journey, from the meeting of egg and sperm to the birth. 'A must-see for every bloke I learnt a staggering amount,' reported the father who reviewed it for YOU. 'It tells you all about the hormone changes and why everything happened, without being patronising or sentimental'"
Practical Parenting Magazine. "Bump-tastic bits 'n' bobs"
If you're fascinated by what's going on inside you, get your mitts on In the Womb (?15.99). This amazing DVD uses 4-D ultrasound scans and computer-generated images to bring your baby's development to life. Interesting, informative and beautifully shot, it's a great way to start bonding with your bump.
Portsmouth Evening News
"We love In the Womb. This remarkable DVD films a baby's life before birth from conception through to the baby being born. It's the perfect gift for technically-minded mums and dads-to-be and will provide them with a detailed step-by-step guide through every stage of pregnancy"
Evening Argus Woman section
"If you've ever wondered what babies get up to during those first nine months, you can now be enlightened, "In the Womb" is a new DVD maternity guide which gets up close and personal with the developing baby from the inside"
Testimonials
DVD Testimonials
I bought this DVD and Book as a gift for my wife not really thinking much of it until I was forced to sit down with her. Its fascinating we were completely mesmerized from start to finish. I realized just how incredible and precious the way life starts not to mention what needs to take place to transform a cell to little embryo and then a baby. The graphics are beautiful -its full of interesting facts and just to see the baby in the womb growing is amazing. It really helps to connect to my wife and what she is going through in her pregnancy. Week by week we will sit down and catch up on developments - can't wait. I recommend this book and DVD for anyone having a baby or just anyone that wants to know how we came to be.
the DVDs you sent us were wonderful. Thank you so much. We had a mother who was expecting twins and we were able to let her watch the one on twins and multiple births and it helped her a lot. She has since given birth to two beautiful baby girls and they are doing well. Thanks again. Ruth director of His Love Family Resources
I found the DVD extremely fascinating! I think thats the best way to describe it! Totally fascinating!
In answer to your questions...
1 - Feelings about the film - what fabulous insight it gave me and my husband! It made us feel like the most special people! We had created a baby, growing inside me! How clever were we?!!
2 - The very detailed information gave us confidence and further excitement in our pregnancy. It was amazing to see visually what happens at what stage - makes a massive difference seeing it on film, compared to reading about it in a book.
3 - The weekly calender was very useful - it mirrors how the books describe each developmental process. To know at 30 weeks, the foetus demonstrated REM sleep - so dreaming therefore starts to occur.. makes you feel so much closer to your unborn baby.
4 - My partner and I watched the dvd, and then my parents did! My mum wished that level of information had been available to her when she was pregnant. The detail and visuals are amazing.
I would definately recommend watching this DVD to anyone who is interested! A must see for expectant parents, and judging by the effect it had on my parents, I would recommend grandparents and siblings also watch! There are so many stages of development and watching it all unravel before your eyes is amazing. I was very emotional during the dvd - I just couldn't believe my body was doing all this! It makes yoiu feel like the most blessed and special person!
What are your feelings about the film? I think it is a fabulous insight into what is going on inside the womb and what my babys thoughts and needs are. Really reassuring information for going through my first pregnancy
Does the detailed information help you to feel more secure as your pregnancy progresses? Definitely. It allows me to consider the baby in things I do.
What do you think of the calendar, are you using it regularly as your pregnancy progresses? Having seen the film before on TV, I have now watched the DVD as the information became relevant to my stages of pregnancy
Have you watched the film with your partner what did he/she feel about it, how did you both feel about the experience? Yes. It is a wonderful experience to share. I think the man misses out sometimes and this DVD allowed him to share the stages of what is happening too.
I wanted to drop you a note to tell you that I found the film to be unbelievably informative, educational and at the same time it was also very emotional to watch for me. I loved being able to see the stages I had gone through and where I was at within my own pregnancy. Each stage felt like I'd passed a milestone and was nearer to meeting my own firstborn. I watched it with my boyfriend and he was blown away by it too".
'In the Womb' is an excellent DVD. As soon as it arrived in the post, me and my partner watched the whole thing and were enthralled by every stage. We both had tears in our eyes when the baby was finally born - we felt like we had been there every step of the way. Having watched it all the way through, we now regularly dip back in to our stage in pregnancy just to check on how things are developing.
We found out about the DVD from friends who had watched it on the TV and raved about it. I then did a google search on the title and found the Rocketrights website and ordered straight away - I ordered in the afternoon and it came the next day - fantastic service.
I couldn't recommend 'In the Womb' highly enough.
What are your feelings about the film? It means so much to us especially as i am now 5/6 weeks pregnant we watched it when we had our last baby and really want to do the same with this one as well.
Does the detailed information help you to feel more secure as your pregnancy progresses? It was a delight to watch how the pregnacy progressed week by week.
What do you think of the calendar, are you using it regularly as your pregnancy progresses? Yes its very useful.
Have you watched the film with your partner what did he/she feel about it, how did you both feel about the experience? as above
Have you shown the film to other siblings, Grandparents, your friends and what were their feelings? Yes some one has borrowed it and lost it so we would like to purchase another copy as soon as possible.
Have you recommended the DVD to other friends and family? I defirnately would recommened it to any pregnant woman and her family.
What are your feelings about the film?
I absolutely loved the film. It was so beautifully made and gave me and my boyfriend a wonderful insight into the stages of pregnancy. It helped me to really connect more with the entire experience of being pregnant and my growing baby"
Does the detailed information make you feel more secure as your pregnancy progresses? Partly. I have mostly been reading books and taking personal account experiences from my family on pregnancy and childbirth.
Have you watched the film with your partner what did he/she feel about it, how did you both feel about the experience? We both found it very inspiring and educational. We loved seeing the images of the baby and how it behaves inside the womb.
Have you recommended the DVD to other friends and family? I have recommended the DVD to my sister (who is expecting her own baby 2 weeks before me) and my midwife who is hopes to show it to her Parent craft / Antenatal meetings at her Hospital.
What are your feelings about the film? The film is great. I'm only up to 18 weeks so far and am going to watch the remainder as and when each weekly selection occurs.
Does the detailed information make you feel more secure as your pregnancy progresses? I did feel that each time I got to a new week the information given had already occurred in my case. It was reassuring to watch as this is my first baby.
What do you think of the calendar, are you using it regularly as your pregnancy progresses? I have been using the calendar every week, I think its great. It has been fun though as every Wednesday when I get home from work I have been putting on the dvd to see whats going on this week!
Have you watched the film with your partner what did he/she feel about it, how did you both feel about the experience? It has been lovely sitting with my husband watching the week by week info. My husband and I loved picturing our own baby after watching the film, you do feel closer to your child after watching it.
Have you shown the film to other siblings, Grandparents, your friends and what were their feelings? I've not had a chance to show anyone as yet but I do intend to.
Have you recommended the DVD to other friends and family? We have talked about it with family. I would definately recommend it to others who are expecting a baby.
How did you find out about the DVD? I missed the channel 4 edition and so scoured the internet trying to find informaiton. I then called Channel 4 directly and they told me the name and website for purchasing the dvd.
I am more than pleased to pass on my husbands and my feelings about this film it is tremendous to be able to view the Journey of a baby right from the start especially as I am pregnant at the time of righting these. As you will read below my copy has been mislaid by a friend how wanted to show it to her two daughters aged 12 and 13 as part of sex education. I would be extremely grateful if you can let me now if it is possible to get another copy as soon as possible.
What are your feelings about the film?
It means so much to us especially as i am now 5/6 weeks pregnant we watched it when we had our last baby and really want to do the same with this one as well.
Does the detailed information help you to feel more secure as your pregnancy progresses? It was a delight to watch how the pregnacy progressed week by week.
What do you think of the calendar, are you using it regularly as your pregnancy progresses? Yes its very useful.
Have you watched the film with your partner what did he/she feel about it, how did you both feel about the experience? as above
Have you recommended the DVD to other friends and family? I definately would recommened it to eny pregnant woman and her family.
What are your feelings about the film?
I think it is a fabulous insight into what is going on inside the womb and what my babys thoughts and needs are. Really reassuring information for going through my first pregnancy
Does the detailed information help you to feel more secure as your pregnancy progresses? Definitely. It allows me to consider the baby in things I do.
What do you think of the calendar, are you using it regularly as your pregnancy progresses? Having seen the film before on TV, I have now watched the DVD as the information became relevant to my stages of pregnancy
Have you watched the film with your partner what did he/she feel about it, how did you both feel about the experience? Yes. It is a wonderful experience to share. I think the man misses out sometimes and this DVD allowed him to share the stages of what is happening too.
Have you recommended the DVD to other friends and family? Yes
How did you find out about the DVD?
Watched it on TV but was desperate for my own copy once I became pregnant so searched the internet and thankfully found it. I love it.
In answer to your general question about the DVD of 'In The Womb' I wanted to drop you a note to tell you that I found the film to be unbelievably informative, educational and at the same time it was also very emotional to watch for me. I loved being able to see the stages I had gone through and where I was at within my own pregnancy. Each stage felt like I'd passed a milestone and was nearer to meeting my own firstborn. I watched it with my boyfriend and he was blown away by it too.
"Should be compulsory viewing for all teenagers"
What are your feelings about the film?
It is a real eye opener. Although I did fairly well in biology at school (some years ago now) there was never this level of detail available
Does the detailed information make you feel more secure as your pregnancy progresses? We have a three year old already however after having our son we lost our second early on in the pregnancy. The level of information given in the DVD allows us to both understand (in more detail) the point in which we lost our second pregnancy as well as understand what we should be expecting and what is happening throughout this pregnancy
Have you watched the film with your partner what did he/she feel about it, how did you both feel about the experience? I watched this with my wife the day we received the DVD through the post. My wife has a look that only an expectant mother can have. For her she can link the growth to changes and feeling with her own body. For me, it allows a degree of understanding with what changes are occurring to my wife
Have you recommended the DVD to other friends and family? Even though we have only three weeks to go to our big day I have recommended this to my mother. I would suggest that anyone expecting a child or considering parenthood give this DVD a watch. Even if you forget the information being told to you throughout the programme, the sheer magic of what is going on within you partners tummy will literally blow you away.
