In the Womb

In the Womb

In the Womb is a documentary television special miniseries that was premiered on March 6, 2005, on the National Geographic Channel. Originally beginning as a special about human pregnancy (titled Life Before Birth in the UK), the program features the development of embryos in the uterus of various animal species. The show makes extensive use of computer-generated imagery to recreate the real stages of the process.

Where to Watch In the Womb

7 Episodes

  • Humans
    E1
    HumansStudying human fetal development via ultrasound technology. Also: a fetoscope procedure is performed to correct a life-threatening condition.
  • Animals
    E2
    AnimalsAdvanced ultrasound technology is used to trace fetal development of elephants, dolphins and dogs from conception to birth.
  • Multiples
    E3
    MultiplesFollowing the fetal development and interaction of twins, triplets and quadruplets with 4-D ultrasonography and other fetal-imaging techniques.
  • Identical Twins
    E4
    Identical TwinsTwin fetal development is chronicled, using advanced ultrasound technology. Also: a look the influence genes have on personalities, sexual preferences and other characteristics.
  • Dogs
    E5
    DogsChronicling the fetal development of wolves and dogs. Included: a look inside the wombs of a mastiff, a golden retriever and a Chihuahua.
  • Cats
    E6
    CatsThe in-utero journeys of a house cat and a lion are observed.
  • Extreme Animals
    E7
    Extreme AnimalsAdvanced ultrasound technology is used to trace fetal development of various animals from conception to birth. Included: sharks; emperor penguins; red kangaroos; and parasitic wasps.

 

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