The producers of Birth Night Live on channel Five say that live television works best "when you capture raw emotion in dramatic circumstances". Are young people attracted by the idea of watching the emotion and drama of birth?
A baby was born by Caesarean section on the show. The producer said she hoped to show the joys of natural childbirth. Talk about what other feelings might be shown - such as pain and distress. Is childbirth suitable for millions to watch as Sunday evening entertainment?
Showing a live birth could help young women find out what giving birth is really like. Is this a good idea? Would young people advise someone who is pregnant to watch it?
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