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In the Womb

7 episodes · 2005

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.

  1. 1Humans

    06 Mar 2005 · 12 min

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

  2. 2Animals

    10 Dec 2006 · 12 min

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

  3. 3Multiples

    14 Jan 2007 · 12 min

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

  4. 4Identical Twins

    21 Oct 2008 · 12 min

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

  5. 5Dogs

    04 Jan 2009 · 12 min

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

  6. 6Cats

    04 Jan 2009 · 12 min

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

  7. 7Extreme Animalsfinale

    10 May 2009 · 12 min

    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.