Trying to have a baby or dealing with infertility or the loss of a child can all have a negative impact on a marriage. Here are some movies that look at these life-changing moments.
1. "Parenthood" (1989)
Some great scenes about the ups and downs of having a baby.
2. "Father of the Bride Part II" (1995)
Great movie about two generations having babies at the same time.3. "Penny Serenade" (1941)
Cary Grant and Irene Dunne play a young married couple coping with infertility, adoption, and the loss of a child. Have a tissue handy as this is a real tear-jerker.4. "Someone Like You" (2001)
Although not the main plot of this movie, the scene with Catherine Dent and Peter Friedman in the hospital after the miscarriage of their baby is worth watching.5. "Nine Months" (1995)
Panic sets in when a soon-to-be dad realizes that his life as he knows it is about to change.6. "Raising Arizona" (1987)
Holly Hunter and Nicholas Cage are a childless couple who go to extremes to have a baby in their lives.7. "Funny About Love" (1990)
Gene Wilder and Christine Lahti have the perfect marriage until they decide to have a baby. A look at the frustrations and stress of trying to conceive.8. "She's Having a Baby" (1988)
A humorous look at the responsibilities that come with marriage and babies.9. "For Keeps" (1988)
Pregnant teenage mom and dad learn to deal with postponed plans, trouble with families, and problems in their marriage.10. "Cass Timberlane" (1947)
Spencer Tracy and Lana Turner star in this interesting story of a marriage that works through the loss of their baby, differences in backgrounds and goals, jealousy, temptation, and illness.