I just learned that there is a new documentary film making the festival circuit about Ina May Gaskin & the Farm Midwives. Wonderful! I also learned that as of right now, there’s no planned screening in New York City. Not so wonderful!
This past March, not long after I miscarried, I saw Ina May speak at the 92 St. Y in Manhattan. That evening would have been more profound had I had a baby in utero, but it was just as moving and invigorating. I mean how could I not get excited about listening to one of my heroes speak to fellow moms, doulas and birth activists, just a few feet away from me? There is something so comforting, so reassuring and so empowering about this mother of all midwives.
Ina May Gaskin, interviewed by Jennifer Block, holds a hand sewn quilt with the embroidered names of hundreds of moms who lost their lives during childbirth.
Check out the trailer below, like their Facebook page and hope this important documentary makes its way to NYC soon!
