Woman To Woman
(2003) 

DIR.:
Amínata Maraësa
TRT:
26 min
MPAA RATING:
NR
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Woman to Woman is a story about natural childbirth as well as about the empowerment of women and their partners. And it is also a story about activism.


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FULL SYNOPSIS

Woman to Woman is a documentary that offers a portrayal of the mainstream medicalized American birthing model and the rise of the doula profession that seeks to counter what doulas believe to be the ill effects of the overuse of medical technology. The film takes a retrospective look at one couple's decision to give birth with doula assistance while offering insightful commentary from doulas themselves.

Woman to Woman weaves together footage from an 18 hour doula assisted labor and birth with interviews from doulas discussing the use of drugs during labor, pain management, and the role of male partners and family. The film also explores one doula's decision to birth at home with doula assistance. Through these stories, we hear the rationale behind doula assisted childbirth ranging from the wish to give birth free from drugs to the desire to surrender to the labor while feeling confident that one will be cared for.

CAST & CREW

  • Producer(s): Amínata Maraësa
  • Writer(s): Amínata Maraësa

GENRES

Documentary  

SUBJECTS

Health Care Occupations, Medical Practices, Pregnancy – Childbirth, Health and Medicine

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