Tag: documentary review
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“When the Bough Breaks” Offers an Emotional and Authentic Perspective on Postpartum Depression
Get Pregnant Fast “Society is often terrified of mothers who seem unhinged,” notes Dr. Mark Donovan. A week after the arrival of my second child, I found myself curled up in my closet, overwhelmed by despair. My baby’s cries echoed from the other side of the door, but my own sobs drowned them out. It…
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Body-Positive Documentary ‘Embrace’ Falls Short
Get Pregnant Fast The documentary Embrace opens with Australian narrator Lila Harper, who shares her journey after her pre-baby photos went viral. Following the birth of her child, she became obsessed with achieving the “ideal body,” even entering a bodybuilding competition. The photo depicting her before this transformation illustrates her struggle. However, upon meeting other…
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The Mask You Live In: Why You Should Stop Everything and Watch This Documentary Today
Get Pregnant Fast A few years back, after picking up my eldest son from a friend’s house, I was taken aback when he burst into tears the moment he got into the car. “What’s wrong?” I inquired, surprised. “Nothing,” he replied, through sobs. “Really? What happened?” I pressed. “He… he said I throw like a…