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The mama sherpas, a film by Brigid Maher ; a Tiny Leaps film with Black Salt Productions in association with BOBB Films ; executive producers, Ricki Lake, Abby Epstein, Laila Rossi ; producer and director, Brigid Maher

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The mama sherpas

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a film by Brigid Maher ; a Tiny Leaps film with Black Salt Productions in association with BOBB Films ; executive producers, Ricki Lake, Abby Epstein, Laila Rossi ; producer and director, Brigid Maher

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"From executive producers Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein, this topical new documentary by Brigid Maher examines a growing shift in the birthing industry: the rise of Caesarean sections. With C-section rates dangerously over 30% in America, are midwives the solution? In recent years, the idea of a 'collaborative care' practice where doctors and midwives manage women's care together has begun to gain traction. Research has demonstrated that collaborative care models produce better outcomes for mother and baby, including fewer C-sections. This moving and urgent film provides an intimate lens into how midwives across the country work within and better the hospital system, redefining how the US looks at the birthing process"--Package

Bonus features consist of over 30 minutes of outtakes from the film

animation and live action

Midwives across America