A significant portion of the film focuses on Indigenous midwives and the Birthing on Country project, which advocates for culturally sensitive care for First Nations women.
It examines the over-medicalization of birth, high intervention rates, and a postnatal depression epidemic, arguing that current systems often prioritize medical routine over emotional wellness. Birth Time: The Documentary
(2021) is an award-winning Australian feature film that explores the global maternity care crisis. Created by three women—actress Zoe Naylor , midwife Jo Hunter , and birth photographer Jerusha Sutton —the documentary was born from Naylor's contrasting birth experiences and a collective desire to understand why birth trauma is becoming so prevalent. Core Mission & Themes A significant portion of the film focuses on
A significant portion of the film focuses on Indigenous midwives and the Birthing on Country project, which advocates for culturally sensitive care for First Nations women.
It examines the over-medicalization of birth, high intervention rates, and a postnatal depression epidemic, arguing that current systems often prioritize medical routine over emotional wellness.
(2021) is an award-winning Australian feature film that explores the global maternity care crisis. Created by three women—actress Zoe Naylor , midwife Jo Hunter , and birth photographer Jerusha Sutton —the documentary was born from Naylor's contrasting birth experiences and a collective desire to understand why birth trauma is becoming so prevalent. Core Mission & Themes