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202385 minPGdocumentary

1.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Family Dynamics Maternal Health

M Is for Mothers

202385 minPGdocumentary

1.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Melanie undergoes in vitro fertilization to conceive twins while Marcela induces lactation despite not being pregnant.

Family Dynamics Maternal Health

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Henrique Cartaxo

Synopsis

Melanie undergoes in vitro fertilization to conceive twins while Marcela induces lactation despite not being pregnant.

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Lívia Perezdirector

Henrique Cartaxodirector

Maria Beraldocast

Giovanni Francischellicast

Lia Kulakauskascast

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Marcela and Melanie, a same-sex couple in the United States, pursue their dream of parenthood. Melanie undergoes in vitro fertilization (IVF) to conceive twins, while Marcela induces lactation even though she is not pregnant. Their experiences reveal the emotional and physical challenges faced by couples as they seek to start families. Directed by Lívia Perez, "M Is for Mothers" runs for 85 minutes and offers a candid look at modern motherhood.

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