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Documentary Series · TV Series

In the Womb

2005TV-G1 seasons · 4 episodes

In the Womb is a documentary television special miniseries that premiered on March 6, 2005 on the National Geographic Channel. Originally beginning as a special about human pregnancy, 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.

Genres Documentary · Mini-Series

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 14 episodes
1. Humans

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

2. Animals

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

3. Multiples

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

6. Cats

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