Shows the actual conception and development of a baby. Looks inside the male and female reproductive organs to show the formation of sperm and the passage of a fertilized egg through the fallopian tube. Uses a microscope to observe DNA, chromosomes, and other minute body details building up to the moment of birth.

Closed captioned for the hearing impaired. "A Swedish Television Production in association with WGBH Boston"--Container. Originally broadcast as an episode of the television program Nova. "The first filmed record of human conception, photographed by Lennart Nilsson"--Container. Special features: printable materials for educators ; access to the Nova Web site. "Some DVD players may not be able to access all features."--Container.