In her first Netflix special, The Mother Lode, Baker uses her gift for dark humor to talk about her difficulties getting pregnant, the agony of miscarriage, and the challenges of motherhood.

It’s standard practice for comedians to weave together the best takes of several special tapings — but of course with The Mother Lode we can actually tell when you’re using different takes.

Her second special, “The Mother Lode,” gives a fresh take on the inner turmoil of mom life, before and after. Premiering Tuesday on Netflix, and shot during pregnancy and post birth ...

Her second special, “The Mother Lode,” gives a fresh take on the inner turmoil of mom life, before and after. Shot during pregnancy and post-birth, “The Mother Lode,” which premiered ...