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What Babies Want

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I applaud this documentary!

We are undergoing a dramatic evolution in our understanding of who babies are and what they are capable of. Our 20th century notions of babies are rapidly being revised to include the latest research out of the emerging field of prenatal and perinatal psychology. We understand now that babies are much more conscious, aware, communicative, sensitive, and learning from the very beginning of life. We understand much more of their needs and the lifelong implications of whether we meet them or not.

Debby Takikawa chose just the right title for this document, "What Babies Want." She has captured the essence of what is MOST important to babies. This documentary puts you in the fast lane to understanding babies in the 21st century as it introduces you to prenatal and perinatal psychology experts, families, and beautiful birthing moments that inform, inspire and warm the heart.

A wonderful way to view this film is to invite a group of friends, family, co-workers, or community members together and discuss the implications of it for your lives and communities.

Thank you for making this documentary.

Wendy Anne McCarty, PhD, Founding chair of the Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology Program at Santa Barbara Graduate Institute.

This movie is oh-so-necessary for every human being. How a child is veiwed Influences how a child is cared for - and how a child is cared for influences how the child will care for himself, for others and for his own. What Babies Want awakens the inherent knowledge we all have that we are responsible for the success of future generations. What Babies Want validates the need for compassion and empathy in every relationship - especially with our most vulnerable and influential little ones. What Babies Want affirms that our most important relationships begin early, and we can help these relationships be the foundation for the development of emotionally and socially healthy individuals. Debby Takikawa's movie has the potential to change the way every child is viewed; hence, change the care we offer to the very little people who need to know, from the beginning, that they are so loved, honored and respected for the perfectly beautiful human beings they are - and we will do everything in our power to understand and provide exactly what it is they need to survive and thrive as the future of the human race. Thank you, Debby.

This is a thoughtful and carefully done film about the needs of infants. It includes some great stories from the father's perspective. I particularly enjoyed Noah Wyle's story about his bonding experience with his son. Not much is out there for dads at this time, and I think this film does a good job of including the whole family both in image and word.

Although this is not a "how to" film, it is extremely informative about development of the infant. It gives you the information and then you get to decide what to do with it. As a father of 2 with one more on the way, it pretty much confirmed what I think, which made me feel good. I also appreciate the support of being more informed when I receive "parenting advice" or get into the discussion with my in-laws about why I do things differently than they did. It is definitely a resource for parenting.

I believe every parent should watch this video prior to having a baby. This video gives a look at what babies go through prior to, during, and after birth. If you want to do everything you can to prepare yourself buy this video. You will be more apt to change your birthing experience buy taking control and being informed of choices nobody else will share with you. I am a nurse and I found this video very beneficial to the birth I am expecting to give my baby.

I loved this film! Powerful, real stories showing the impact that birth has on every one of us. How we are brought into this world shapes the person we become. The founder of cranial-osteopathy, William Sutherland, had a favorite saying, "As the twig is bent, so grows the tree." This film shares with us the way to birthing and raising happy, well-supported and listened to children. Thank you so much for making this beautiful film!

Julie Wolfgram
Craniosacral Therapist

If babies could talk, they would tell us exactly what this DVD does: that they are aware, feeling, human beings, even before birth, and they deserve the most sensitive care that we can give them.
What Babies Want is an especialy important film at this time, when many parents are drawn to gentle choices in pregnancy, birth and parenting, but lack social support, or may be unaware of the importance of secure attachment for subsequent brain development. Mothers-to-be and fathers will appreciate the images, information and inspiration that Debby Takikawa gives us all. Thanks Debby!

This is such a powerful and important film and a wonderful introduction to the field of prenatal and perinatal psychology. I show this film to all of my prenatal parenting classes and every time I watch it I learn something new. ALL parents and parents-to-be should see this film!

This is such an inspiring insight into some new thinking and development regarding how we consider birthing our babies. It will provide you with supported evidence that we have a much greater responsibility than previously considered as parents.
It has the ability also to make you cry, mothers and fathers alike.

very good DVD! I think It can be very useful for young parents-to-be:) It s good to watch it if you plan to have natural birth without any drugs and medication! It describes the importance of the first moment when your baby appears!

No make that everyone should see this. It offers food for thought for everyone and teaches you things about yourself. See this DVD, your baby will thank you :) I had trouble with my copy that I ordered, I then exchanged it and had trouble with the next copy. Still a great DVD!