If you are interested in this DVD, you may want to purchase the 2-DVD series!

This is an EXCELLENT DVD! My only disappointment with was that it stops showing the development of the baby in-utero at about 20 weeks and goes right to the birth. The birth itself is very outdated because it shows a woman in a sterile delivery room, lying flat on her back, pushing (which we now know is not an optimal position for birthing. Otherwise, its still holds up after all these years.

Buyers should be aware that the other NOVA DVD: The Miracle of Life/ Life's First Feelings [[ASIN:B000HEWGY2 NOVA: The Miracle of Life/Life's First Feelings]] IS actually two separate DVDs in one. So, if you are considering getting The Miracle of Life and can afford to, you might want to buy that one. I mistakenly bought BOTH because the Amazon listing said it was ONE DVD and I thought it was an enhanced version of the original The Miracle of Life. It is actually an additional DVD that compliments the first one. I highly recommend both - BUT FYI: the second DVD was originally produced in 1986, so even that, while fascinating, it feels very outdated now.

informative in a narrow scope

This video dealt mostly with the process of conception, with only the last 5 minutes showing the fetal development over the nine months to birth. It was very in depth, showing actual photos and video of cell-level processes you never thought you would see on video, but for the non-science class oriented, it could be a bit dry.

A Must have for all Pregnant Couples

This is a must have for all pregnant couples its not the most detailed DVD ever made but it gives you a fantastic overview of the full pregnancy process, from conception to delievery. Its a great way to bond with you spouse and baby to be.
thanks
Joe