About the Documentary
Allowed to Birth follows the extraordinary life and work of Kristine Lauria—a legendary international midwife who has attended over 5,000 births in more than 25 countries. With raw honesty and reverence, the film shines a light on the strength, skill, and intuition at the center of physiological birth—and what is needed to protect and restore it.
Meet the Guests
Jacinta Lagos is a birth doula, award-winning birth photographer, and filmmaker based in Wisconsin. Originally from Argentina, Jacinta brings over 20 years of storytelling experience to the screen, blending her deep personal connection to motherhood with a professional dedication to birth advocacy. Kristine Lauria is a world-renowned midwife with 36 years of experience and an awe-inspiring resume that includes hundreds of breech and twin births. A lead midwife for Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and educator with Breech Without Borders, Kristine’s presence is as wise as it is compassionate.
In This Episode
Jacinta, Kristine, and Jamie dive into:
- The origin story of Allowed to Birth
- The magic (and chaos!) of the creative process
- Cultural differences in birth practices
- Why reclaiming intuition and autonomy is essential
- How this film hopes to spark global change
- How listeners can support the project
00:00 – Introduction to the Guests and Documentary
02:57 – Jacinta’s Journey: From Videography to Birth Doula
05:57 – Meeting Kristine: The Collaboration Begins
12:01 – Kristine’s Perspective on Being Documented
15:07 – The Vision Behind Allowed to Birth
18:03 – Birth Culture: Argentina vs. U.S.
27:55 – Global Impact & Distribution Plans
33:07 – The Bigger Picture of Birth
36:24 – The Title: “Allowed to Birth”
39:19 – Women’s Empowerment in Birth
44:11 – Behind-the-Scenes Surprises
48:49 – Community Support & Fundraising
53:22 – Looking Ahead: Release Plans & Gratitude
01:00:36 – Closing Wisdom: Transforming Birth Culture
✨ Whether you're a birthworker, parent, filmmaker, or simply birth-curious, this episode is an inspiring and intimate window into the making of a film that could redefine how the world views birth.
Donate to the Film: HERE
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@allowedtobirth
@jacintalagosbirthservices
@globalmidwife64
@triumphant_birth
@breechwithoutborders
Thank you for being here!
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