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March 6, 2005

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.

01. Humans

Studying human fetal development via ultrasound technology. Also: a fetoscope procedure is performed to correct a life-threatening condition.

March 6, 2005

02. Animals

Advanced ultrasound technology is used to trace fetal development of elephants, dolphins and dogs from conception to birth.

December 10, 2006

03. Multiples

Following the fetal development and interaction of twins, triplets and quadruplets with 4-D ultrasonography and other fetal-imaging techniques.

January 14, 2007

04. Identical Twins

Twin fetal development is chronicled, using advanced ultrasound technology. Also: a look the influence genes have on personalities, sexual preferences and other characteristics.

October 21, 2008

05. Dogs

Chronicling the fetal development of wolves and dogs. Included: a look inside the wombs of a mastiff, a golden retriever and a Chihuahua.

January 4, 2009

06. Cats

The in-utero journeys of a house cat and a lion are observed.

January 4, 2009

07. Extreme Animals

Advanced ultrasound technology is used to trace fetal development of various animals from conception to birth. Included: sharks; emperor penguins; red kangaroos; and parasitic wasps.

May 10, 2009