This is a most powerful and moving short film. Its is an opening to the discussion of the need for world wide midwifery care - I wish to add that there are skilled midwives who haven't received formal "training" these women also deserve consideration and respect.
As an educationalist however, this is a good example of how form (nice cartoon!)can take precedent over content. I teach Global Development - I won't be using this - it lacks substance - it doesn't really say anything - a missed opportunity - hardly any stats, no details of countries, and the solution to the problems faced due to lack of midwives across the world is to 'educate midwives and speak to policy makers' - that's hardly going to bring down patriarchy overnight!
@realsociology This is part of an advocacy programme that aims to communicate key issues to a broad audience. It complements other comprehensive data that some of those involved in this project have also been involved in collecting. The State of the World's Midwifery Report and the Atlas of Birth both provide great information. Education of midwives and increasing govt investment in women's health are key to saving women's lives. 'Bringing down the partriarchy' might help, but isn't in our remit
And more birthing hypnotherapy, more widely known, more freely used. Your body tenses up when you hear negativity like "It'll be painful" and "it'll be frightening" - the fear causes most of the pain
Is this full movie/documentary available to watch online or order dvd?
minnieclips 1 month ago
It has some good points, but as a midwifery student it is lacking in details.
kikki201008 6 months ago
This is a most powerful and moving short film. Its is an opening to the discussion of the need for world wide midwifery care - I wish to add that there are skilled midwives who haven't received formal "training" these women also deserve consideration and respect.
samsarahmail 6 months ago
As an educationalist however, this is a good example of how form (nice cartoon!)can take precedent over content. I teach Global Development - I won't be using this - it lacks substance - it doesn't really say anything - a missed opportunity - hardly any stats, no details of countries, and the solution to the problems faced due to lack of midwives across the world is to 'educate midwives and speak to policy makers' - that's hardly going to bring down patriarchy overnight!
realsociology 6 months ago
@realsociology This is part of an advocacy programme that aims to communicate key issues to a broad audience. It complements other comprehensive data that some of those involved in this project have also been involved in collecting. The State of the World's Midwifery Report and the Atlas of Birth both provide great information. Education of midwives and increasing govt investment in women's health are key to saving women's lives. 'Bringing down the partriarchy' might help, but isn't in our remit
WorldMidwives 6 months ago
And more birthing hypnotherapy, more widely known, more freely used. Your body tenses up when you hear negativity like "It'll be painful" and "it'll be frightening" - the fear causes most of the pain
78sparkling 6 months ago
Great video. Clear and concise without being sickly sweet.
sarahmstewart 6 months ago