Screening of Allowed to Birth: Journey of a Global Midwife

Join us for an in-person screening of the inspiring documentary Allowed to Birth: Journey of a Global Midwife.
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Screening of Allowed to Birth: The Journey of a Global Midwife

Join us for an in-person screening of the inspiring documentary Allowed to Birth: Journey of a Global Midwife.

Across cultures and continents, birth is both a universal experience and a deeply personal journey, yet for millions it has become increasingly shaped by systems of control, risk, and intervention.

This documentary explores the global landscape of childbirth, revealing the growing maternal health crisis and the projound impact of the medicalization of birth.

Through intimate stories and cross-cultural perspectives, the film examines how modern obstetric practices (while often lifesaving) have transformed a natural process into a highly mangaged medical event. It questions whether this shift has always served mothers and babies, or if it has, in some cases, distanced them from safer, more holistic care.

At the heart of the film is the life and work of midwife and educator Kristine Lauria, whose approach offers a powerful alternative. Grounded in respect, physiology, and evidence-based care, her work challenges conventional models and reimagines what childbirth can look like when autonomy, trust, and continuity of care are prioritized.

By waving together global insights with one woman's mission, the documentary invites audiences to reconsider how we bring life into the world, and what it would take to make birth safer, more human, and more empowering for all.

Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM
Doors Open

Info: Arrive, check in, and connect! Meet local midwives, doulas, birthworkers, and community members who are passionate about birth before the screening begins.

🕑: 09:45 AM
Welcome Message

Info: Find your seats and enjoy a short welcoming message from our host!

🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Film Screening Begins

Info: The screening of this film will begin promptly at 10 AM

🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Discussion Panel

Info: Enjoy a discussion panel after the screening where local midwives and doulas will discuss the film, birth in the state of Mississippi, and answer a few questions.

🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Coming to a Close

Info: Stay a little longer to mingle, connect, and chat as we continue the conversation as a community about the film.