Birth of a Family Film
An empowering birth film. Great for fathers-to-be.
A glance into the world of an informed, home birthing family.
What would it be like to give birth naturally, in a completely relaxed atmosphere without unnecessary intervention, surrounded by people we love and choose to be with?
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Birth of A Family is a beautiful new film which shows and tells the story of one family’s four home births over a twelve year span.
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This dynamic new film portrays the strength of child birth from a fathers perspective as well as shows how fluid and empowering birth can be for the birthing woman. It shows how the entire family embraces the process of birth.
A true love story about a unique and loving family.
Film Background from Christina
Having my babies at home was one of the most powerful and transformative experiences of my life.
The comfort and familiarity of being in my own space allowed me to feel truly at ease, free to listen to my body and move through the birth in my own rhythm.
I was surrounded by people who supported me, and the peace of my home environment gave me the space to connect deeply with my baby.
The entire process felt intuitive and empowering, and I was able to focus solely on the experience without distraction. It was a sacred, unforgettable journey that reaffirmed my strength and connection to the natural process of birth.
I’ve had four healthy home births, each of which deepened my belief in the power of a natural, supported birth experience. I’m an advocate for healthy pregnancies, birth, and postpartum care because I believe that women deserve to be nurtured and supported by calm, helpful people during these times. Women’s bodies are perfectly designed for childbirth, and birth is a natural process... not a medical emergency waiting to happen.
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As a young girl, I loved taking care of my lifelike baby doll, imagining the day I would become a mother. I kept a journal and dreamed of becoming a mom, not just a writer, though I always loved the idea of being pregnant and swaddling my own baby. Babysitting others’ children only fueled my desire to have my own.
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Two years into my marriage, I gave birth to my first son, Claudio, at home in a warm water pool. It was a peaceful, intimate setting with a few midwives, my mom, and a friend who filmed the birth. In between contractions, I felt relaxed and blissful, completely present. When I finally pushed him into the water and held him on my chest, I was tired but overcome with joy.
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During my pregnancy, I immersed myself in everything about natural childbirth and home birth. I found a midwife in who was the perfect fit for me, someone whose positive energy uplifted me throughout. Living in a college town allowed me to attend incredible lectures by the Nurse-Midwifery department at Yale, where I met the authors of the books I had read, including Michel Odent, who inspired my decision to have a water birth.
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The connection I felt to my baby was profound. Despite the four months of nausea, I cherished my pregnancy, often spending winter days lying on a daybed, soaking up sunlight while our cat Luna rested on my belly.
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After that first home birth, I had three more, each one easier than the last. With each birth, I became more confident in the process and in my body’s natural ability to give birth. This journey led me to create Birth of a Family, a project aimed at helping women feel empowered to have the birth they desire.
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Empowered birthing is not just about the woman; it’s about the partner and the community around her, holding space and supporting her in a healthy, positive environment.
Testimonial
Thank you so much for your video, Birth Of A Family. After watching it I felt prepared to give birth and I had this overwhelming feeling that everything was going to be fine. It was the most peaceful birth and least painful birth I've had out of my three. It was amazing I was able to channel my pain it, didn't hurt it was beautiful! I let my body do what it needed to do. -Brianna Z