They say that art is the best imitation of life itself. That is why, over the years, cinema has been inspired by the stories of millions of men and women around the world to capture their reality and not only entertain viewers, but also leave them with a message that can transform their lives.
The world of fertility, late pregnancies, the decision to have a child despite all the circumstances and assisted reproduction are topics that have not been left behind in the world of the seventh art. There are many romantic comedies and drama films where the subject of the arrival of children has been touched on in depth, because, being the daily life of millions of people in the world, it is essential to tell these stories that have marked several generations with their joys, sadness, hopes and sorrows.
Some movies and series that deal with the topic of pregnancy and fertility are:
1- Plan B: Tired of waiting for the ideal man, Zoe (played by Jennifer Lopez) decides to have a child without a partner. The day she decides to undergo artificial insemination, she meets Stan (Alex O’Loughlin), a man who could well qualify as the love of her dreams.
2- Maybe baby: Sam Bell (Hugh Laurie) and Lucy (Joely Richardson) are the perfect couple who have it all, but they are missing a dream: to have a baby. After trying different alternatives, they turn to an eccentric gynecologist (Rowan Atkinson) who will test their patience and love.
3- Pregnant: This Spanish film starring Paco León and Lucía Jiménez is about the story of Fran and Alina, a couple who are in a hurry to make the decision to have a child before they lose their last chance.
4- What to expect when you’re expecting: One of the most famous movies on the subject of pregnancy is about the adventures and misadventures of four couples who are on their way to having a baby, with all their joys and sorrows.
5- Never Too Late: Paul Ford and Connie Stevens represent a mature couple who discover that they are going to have a baby. Although she is happy with the news of becoming parents again, he is not so happy with this unexpected turn in their lives.
6- Private Life: A couple over 40 years old, played by Paul Giamatti and Kathryn Carter, tries everything to try to have a child. After obsessing over the subject and almost giving up, a niece arrives in their lives who may be the key to achieving their dream.
7- Up: One of the most acclaimed animated films in Hollywood, it portrays the lives of two elderly people who live the greatest adventures despite the fact that they were never able to have a child.
Do you know another film on this subject that you can recommend? Tell us!, remember that all the paths you take when you are looking for a pregnancy leave multiple lessons, which in the end will give you the necessary strength to make the best decisions and go after your dreams.
