The Nine Months That Made You

Horizon explores the secrets of what makes a long, healthy and happy life. It turns out that a time you can't remember - the nine months you spend in the womb - could have more lasting effects on you today than your lifestyle or genes. It is one of the most powerful and provocative new ideas in human science, and it was pioneered by a British scientist, Professor David Barker. His theory has inspired a field of study that is revealing how our time in the womb could affect your health, personality, and even the lives of your children.

Other episodes for this season

Do You See What I See?
Episode 1 - Do You See What I See?
Seeing Stars
Episode 2 - Seeing Stars
The Nine Months That Made You
Episode 3 - The Nine Months That Made You
The Core
Episode 4 - The Core
Are You Good or Evil?
Episode 5 - Are You Good or Evil?
Fukushima: Is Nuclear Power Safe?
Episode 6 - Fukushima: Is Nuclear Pow...
Playing God
Episode 7 - Playing God
The Truth About Exercise
Episode 8 - The Truth About Exercise
Solar Storms: The Threat to Planet Earth
Episode 9 - Solar Storms: The Threat...
Out of Control?
Episode 10 - Out of Control?
Global Weirding
Episode 11 - Global Weirding
The Truth about Fat
Episode 12 - The Truth about Fat
Defeating Cancer
Episode 13 - Defeating Cancer