Three women embark on a mission to find out why an increasing number of women are emerging from their births physically and emotionally traumatised. Their discoveries expose the truth and lead them to join the birth revolution and forge a movement that hopes to change the face of maternity care in Australia and across the developed world.
Birth Time is finally here. A screening at Shellharbour is fast selling out.
The sold-out premier in Sydney on Thursday the 11th of February received a standing ovation from the 600 audience memberswho have been waiting 4.5 years for this baby to be born. And as we know, a baby comes when it is ready and this amazing documentary did not disappoint. It has made waves across the world, winning multiple awards.
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Domestically, screenings are selling out across the country. Whilst we would expect publications like parenting magazines to feature a story about a birth film, the way Birth Time has been produced, the beautifully crafted storytelling, the undeniable truths it uncovers and the simple solution it shares is why it was a feature in the - wait for it - Weekend Financial Review.
After all, Birth is everyone's business.
For years, Better Births Illawarra has been lobbying the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District to increase access to the best maternity care. To ensure all women can get access to a known midwife to support each family throughout pregnancy, birth and post-partum. This is known as midwivery-led continuity of care. Birth Time takes a look at the benefits and transformational experience for mothers, parents and families when this happens. And the trauma when the best care is not provided.
Local women's holistic Aboriginal health and wellbeing organisation Waminda features in this documentary. A reminder of the importance of Birthing on Country for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
Tickets are selling fast for the Shellharbour screening on Wednesday 10th of March at 6.30pm which we are excited to be attending!
This is a film that needs to be seen by all people, not just mothers and midwives. How we are born and how we birth influences how we live in the world. Watch Birth Time and invite your people.
See you there!