THE PREGNANCY COACH 48 Hour Film Fest Denver Videographers

Boh & Co.

15 Aug 201205:23

Summary

TLDRIn this engaging script, Bethany and Brian seek a natural childbirth experience, avoiding hospital interventions. They meet Road of Powers, who offers round-the-clock support. Initially, they are skeptical but soon embrace the idea of a group approach to childbirth. However, as the situation escalates, they face unexpected challenges, including a potential emergency that tests their resolve. Amidst the chaos, they must decide whether to stick with the group or seek medical help, highlighting the importance of trust and support during such a pivotal moment.

Takeaways

🤰 The script revolves around a couple, Bethany and Brian, who are expecting a baby and seeking guidance through their pregnancy.
📞 The couple had a prior phone conversation with a coach, who is now welcoming them to a group for support during pregnancy.
🏥 The coach emphasizes that a hospital is not the ideal place to start a family, suggesting a preference for a more natural approach without chemicals or needles.
🌱 The coach, Road of Powers, promises to be available day and night to assist the couple throughout their pregnancy journey.
🤔 There is a moment of doubt expressed by one of the characters, questioning if joining the group is a good idea.
👫 The script highlights the importance of unity and support, suggesting that the couple will face challenges together as a group.
🚫 A warning is issued against breaking up the group, implying that there would be regret if they were to separate.
😵‍💫 The situation escalates, with the characters realizing they have underestimated the situation and need to take a stand for the baby's sake.
🛋️ There is mention of a mishap with the upholstery, indicating that the baby's arrival might be imminent and causing some chaos.
👩‍⚕️ A character reveals they are a doctor and offers help, emphasizing the need to keep everything within the group dynamic.
💪 The final moments of the script involve the actual birth, with encouragement to 'push' and the birth of the baby, named Clover.

Q & A

Who are the main characters in the script?
-The main characters are Bethany, Brian, and the group leader, Road of Powers.
What is the setting of the script?
-The setting is a non-hospital environment where the couple is seeking a natural childbirth experience.
What is the role of Road of Powers in the script?
-Road of Powers is the group leader who offers to coach Bethany and Brian through their pregnancy and childbirth without the use of chemicals or needles.
What is the couple's initial reaction to Road of Powers' offer?
-Initially, the couple is unsure and hesitant, but they eventually agree to proceed with the group's support.
What is the significance of the phrase 'as a group' in the script?
-The phrase 'as a group' signifies the collective support and unity among the participants in the childbirth process.
What happens when the couple starts to doubt the group's approach?
-When they doubt, the group leader insists on continuing with the group's support, warning them not to break up the group for the baby's sake.
What is the turning point in the script that indicates the baby is coming?
-The turning point is when the characters realize they are not going to make it to the hospital and that the baby is coming imminently.
How does the script suggest the group's approach to childbirth is unconventional?
-The script implies the approach is unconventional by emphasizing the lack of medical intervention and the group's insistence on staying together throughout the process.
What is the role of the character who claims to be a doctor in the script?
-The character who claims to be a doctor offers to assist with the birth, providing a sense of medical support within the group's unconventional setting.
What is the final outcome of the script?
-The final outcome is the birth of the baby, with the group supporting the couple through the process.

Outlines

00:00

🤰 Welcoming to the Natural Pregnancy Journey

The first paragraph introduces Bethany and Brian, who are seeking guidance for a natural pregnancy without medical intervention. They join a group led by Road of Powers, which promises to support them day and night. There's an initial hesitation but a collective agreement to face the journey together as a group. The script hints at tension and potential challenges ahead, with a dramatic warning about the consequences of breaking up the group.

05:02

🎶 Interlude of Calm and Uncertainty

The second paragraph is a short musical interlude, indicated by the '[Music]' tag, without any spoken content. It serves as a pause or transition in the narrative, possibly to build suspense or allow for reflection on the events unfolding in the pregnancy journey.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Pregnancy

Pregnancy is the state of carrying one or more offsprings to maturity inside a female's body. In the video's context, it is the central theme as the characters are navigating through the process of having a baby, with the script mentioning 'coach us through our pregnancy' and 'for the baby's sake,' indicating the importance of the pregnancy journey in the narrative.

💡Group

The term 'group' in this script refers to a collective of individuals who are working together towards a common goal. It is repeatedly emphasized, with phrases like 'together we'll allate your as a group' and 'let's keep it in the group,' suggesting a sense of unity and collaboration in the process of childbirth without medical intervention.

💡Hospital

A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment with specialized medical staff and equipment. The script mentions 'a Hospital's not the place to be to start a family,' indicating a preference for a home birth or alternative birthing environment over a traditional hospital setting.

💡Coach

To coach means to train or instruct someone in a skill or activity. In the script, 'coach us through our pregnancy' implies guiding and supporting the expectant parents throughout their pregnancy journey, which is a central part of the video's theme of alternative childbirth.

💡Chemicals

Chemicals refer to substances with a definite composition. In the context of the script, 'no chemicals or needles' suggests a preference for a natural birthing process without the use of medical drugs or injections, which is a key aspect of the alternative approach to childbirth depicted.

💡Doctor

A doctor is a licensed practitioner of medicine. The script includes 'I can help, I'm a doctor,' indicating the presence of medical expertise within the group, which is crucial for providing support and ensuring safety during the childbirth process.

💡Calm

To be calm means to be peaceful and not agitated. The script uses phrases like 'relax you and I and baby just us three' and 'have some calming herbal tea,' which are meant to create a serene and peaceful atmosphere conducive to childbirth.

💡Herbal Tea

Herbal tea is a beverage made from the leaves and flowers of plants, often consumed for their medicinal properties. In the script, 'have some calming herbal tea' suggests the use of natural remedies to promote relaxation and well-being during pregnancy.

💡Emergency

An emergency is a situation requiring immediate action to avoid danger or damage. The line 'it's an emergency' in the script indicates a critical moment in the childbirth process where quick decisions and actions are necessary.

💡Push

To push in the context of childbirth refers to the act of exerting effort to help the baby move through the birth canal. The script repeatedly uses 'push and push and push,' which is a common instruction given to women during labor to facilitate the birthing process.

💡Upholstery

Upholstery refers to the work of providing furniture with padding, springs, and fabric or leather covers. The script mentions 'I just ruined the upholstery,' which could imply a messy or unexpected event occurring during the childbirth, adding a layer of realism and humor to the video.

Highlights

Introduction of the couple, Bethany and Brian, seeking guidance for their pregnancy.

The couple's skepticism about the hospital as a place to start a family.

Road of Powers introduces himself as a guide for natural childbirth.

Emphasis on avoiding chemicals and needles for a natural birthing experience.

Road of Powers' commitment to being with the couple day and night.

The couple's uncertainty about the group approach to pregnancy.

The group's collective agreement to support each other through the pregnancy.

The escalating tension as the group dynamics become overwhelming.

A realization that the group's approach might be a mistake for the baby's sake.

A warning against breaking up the group, with a threat of regret.

The couple's decision to focus on their baby and themselves, away from the group.

The calming environment created for the birth with herbal tea and relaxation.

A sudden realization that the couple is not prepared for the baby's arrival.

The urgency to reach the hospital as the baby's birth is imminent.

The chaos of the baby's arrival at home, with the father rushing to assist.

The doctor's arrival and the group's insistence on keeping the birth within the group.

The climactic moment of the baby's birth, with the group's support.