Birth Matters Virginia ran a contest, women and their families had to send in videos about birth and birthing matters.  It was judged by Dr Sarah Buckley who is internationally acclaimed author of Gent

le Birth Choices and Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein from The Business of Being Born.

First prize was won by Ragan Cohen of California with her very topical video on Preventing Cesarean Section.  Have a read of the comments below:

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  great myth-busting and important information for all women, I loved your use of natural scenes. I’d love to see this video getting lots of airplay in the public arena.” –Dr. Sarah Buckley, MD

• “The directness and statistics worked well together…” –Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein
• “Very well done.”  “One of my favorites. Talk about evidenced-based care; this really motivates someone to take action.” “This really puts it out there. Cesareans aren’t pretty.” “This was so emotional for me. The film does an excellent job questioning the idea that c-sections are easy, normal, and no big deal.” –from the BMV Judging Panel.

The competition was set up t  educate women about their choices and options during the childbearing years, Birth Matters Virginia solicited short videos about evidence-based maternity and delivery care. Their nation ranked 41st in maternal mortality and their cesarean rate surpassing 30%, it is more important than ever for women to be educated about their options.

Nearly 40 informative and thoughtful videos on topics ranging from personal birth journeys, the role a doula plays, midwifery care, cesarean sections, birthing in the Amish culture, birth in Ireland, and more. Each video carried a message of the understanding that change needs to occur in our culture related to pregnancy and birth for the well-being of both mothers and babies.

Take a look at the wonderful video, Prevent Cesarean Surgery, and let me know what you think.  I thought it was real, moving and had great insights from women who have had bot a cesarean section and a vaginal birth.  It is confronting and displays what really happens during a cesarean section and the risks that we don’t really talk about.

Enjoy.

Prevent Cesarean Surgery Video