The Documentary - Birth Time:

Beyond a film, it has evolved into a global advocacy platform. Birth Time: the podcast

The film gives a rare voice to fathers and partners, often portrayed as "helpless spectators" in the birth room. "The Birth Time Movement" Birth Time: The Documentary

(2021) is an award-winning Australian feature film that explores the global maternity care crisis. Created by three women—actress Zoe Naylor , midwife Jo Hunter , and birth photographer Jerusha Sutton —the documentary was born from Naylor's contrasting birth experiences and a collective desire to understand why birth trauma is becoming so prevalent. Core Mission & Themes Beyond a film, it has evolved into a

A significant portion of the film focuses on Indigenous midwives and the Birthing on Country project, which advocates for culturally sensitive care for First Nations women. Created by three women—actress Zoe Naylor , midwife

It examines the over-medicalization of birth, high intervention rates, and a postnatal depression epidemic, arguing that current systems often prioritize medical routine over emotional wellness.