by Midwife Maria Iorillo

DVD length: 28 min

An educational childbirth film that tells the story of seven mothers and their emotional journeys to natural childbirth

Midwife Maria Iorillo gives us a peek at her very multicultural practice in San Francisco. Seven Mothers, their partners, midwives and an obstetrician take us on a rare journey which ends in natural childbirth. Each woman births her baby in the way that is best for her. During this film the viewer will explore several options, at home, at a birthing center, and at the hospital.

Each woman's story is unique and powerful. Pain, safety, and fear are all addressed in this honest and compelling film.

The beauty of birth is self evident. Most memorable is a comment by a mother who's first child was born by cesarean and her second at home naturally. " Having an epidural is like living life with a bag over your head," she concluded.