Time: The Documentary - Birth

The film follows the three creators on a four-year journey across Australia to answer a central question: .

(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 Birth Time: The Documentary

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. The film follows the three creators on 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. Core Mission & Themes It examines the over-medicalization