Stories that connect birthing families and maternity care providers.

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Why would doctors who attend birth in hospitals choose to have their own babies at home? What do they know about birth that others don’t?

Join Jessicca Moore, filmmaker and nurse practitioner, on a compelling journey through maternity care in the United States. Told through the lens of doctors, nurses, and midwives, Why Not Home? examines the latest evidence on risks and rewards of different birth and accessible view on the latest research, along with moving personal stories of medical practitioners faced with big decisions for their own growing families. Viewers are challenged to move beyond preconceived ideas, and to envision a fresh future for maternity care in America.

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In Praise of Why Not Home?

“Why Not Home? is a thoughtful look at complex issues. It’s down to earth style puts a human spin on the contentious topic of home birth. I hope that every expectant parent, as well as medical and nursing students see this film. There is something for everyone in this beautifully done film.”

Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, MPH, LCCE and President of the Lamaze Board
“Before watching Why Not Home? home birth felt like a distant and grey option. Now, my partner and I feel the option is accessible and if we choose home birth, we will be approaching it with knowledge and information”

Amanda, Prospective Parent
“I am a new RN working in Labor and Delivery and this movie was incredibly informative and eye opening about the different ways to have a baby. I was reminded of the true beauty and miracle of childbirth and was inspired to learn more about home births.”

Marissa, RN
“That you braved the numbers, and did so in a clear way that did not seem lecture-ish or dry is amazing, and grounds your points from the individual ‘n of 1’ experiences of each woman in the film.”

Alden Blair, MPH, Epidemiologist