Season 4, Episode 8: ‘Born at Home’: A New Documentary About Home Birth

In this episode, Tanya Cawthorne, LCCE, FACCE, connects with filmmakers Eleanor Currie and Amanda Banks to discuss their new documentary “Born at Home”. The film highlights the factors contributing to a positive and transformative birth experience, focusing on home birth as a key option. Amanda, with a background in health science and maternity advocacy, brings her passion for women's healthcare and informed choices, and Eleanor, a photographer and videographer, brings her passion for storytelling to portray home birth. They discuss what needs to change for home birth to become more accessible to women, advocating for better education and healthcare policies that support informed birthing options.

Eleanor Currie is a documentary filmmaker, videographer, photographer, and mother of two beautiful children, one unplanned cesarean and one born at home. She has a passion for telling stories about the human experience.

Amanda Banks is a documentary filmmaker, producer, and mother of two children, both born at home. She is an acupuncturist based in Brisbane and has a passion for advocacy and education.

About the Film

The “Born at Home” documentary explores and uncovers the empowering journey of home birth, shedding light on the often overlooked and misunderstood option that has transformed lives. “Born at Home” dives into real stories of women navigating birth trauma and examines how a shift in environment and informed choices can reshape the birthing experience.

Episode Links

https://www.lamaze.org/ | https://learn.lamaze.org/ | https://www.lamaze.org/LCCE | https://bornathomefilm.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/bornathomefilm/