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202317 minPGdoc-short

Birth from the Earth

202317 minPGdoc-short

Nubia Earth Martin works to make home birth safe and accessible for people who need it.

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Katy Walker Mejia

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Nubia Earth Martin works to make home birth safe and accessible for people who need it.

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Nubia Earth Martin founded Birth From the Earth to improve home birth practices. The documentary follows her efforts to make home birth safe and accessible. It focuses on her work with families who seek alternatives to hospital births. Martin emphasizes the need for support and education in this area. The film runs for 17 minutes and was released in 2023. It addresses the challenges and benefits of home birth in various communities.

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