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09/07/2026

We’re excited to welcome Precious Arrows as an Impact Partner for Birthing Revolution!

For more than 20 years, Precious Arrows has supplied midwives, birth centers, and growing families with trusted birth supplies and custom birth kits.

Thank you for helping us share this important message with the world!

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06/05/2026

The Constraints of Hospital

Student midwife Jessica shares how hospital systems are often designed around policies, staffing, and efficiency—and how many mothers never realize they have choices available to them.

05/05/2026

Midwife Crystal shares a thought that challenges the norm: hospitals are designed for treating illness—yet birth, a natural process, is often treated the same way.

What do you think? Is birth something that belongs in a hospital setting by default, or should families have more options?

This is part of Birthing Revolution, a documentary exploring midwifery and informed choice in birth.

04/16/2026

Heartbeat Midwifery is more than a birth center—it is a team of experienced midwives in Lubbock, Texas offering compassionate, relationship-based care for families throughout West Texas.

With well over 1,000 births attended, their team has supported a wide range of experiences including VBACs, breech births, twins, and water births, serving families who choose both home birth and birth center birth settings. Across every option of care, they are committed to creating an environment where families feel safe, informed, and deeply supported.

From prenatal care that feels personal and unrushed to peaceful birth suites designed for comfort and privacy, Heartbeat Midwifery is rooted in the belief that birth is a natural, meaningful, and family-centered experience.

At the core of their care is a simple but powerful philosophy: families are not just patients—they are active participants in their own birth story.

This short film, “Why Families are Choosing Birth Centers / Heartbeat Midwifery,” offers a glimpse into their work through interviews with midwives, families, and real birth experiences captured on location.

Heartbeat Midwifery has also partnered the creation of the upcoming documentary Birthing Revolution, joining a growing movement of families, midwives, and filmmakers working to share honest, hope-filled stories of birth and the rising return to relationship-based maternity care.

What does birth look like when it’s centered around trust, support, and personalized care?At Heartbeat Midwifery, care is deeply relational. From prenatal vi...

03/13/2026

I had the privilege of filming a birth recently that I’ll never forget.

This mama had gone a little over a week past her due date, so I was basically on standby waiting for the call. One day the midwife texted me and said, “Today might be the day.” I stayed ready… but the whole day went by and I didn’t hear anything. When I checked in later, it turned out it was just early labor and she was resting at home.

The next day I finally got the call. The midwife said, “You better head this way.” I grabbed my gear and started the hour-and-a-half drive to the birth center. About halfway there, my phone rang again. They had checked her and realized she still wasn’t very far along, so they sent her home to rest.

So… I turned around and went back home.

Then the next morning the midwife called again and said, “Today’s the day. The baby will probably come this afternoon.”

Back in the car I went.

When I arrived at the birth center, she had been laboring for a long time already and was working through contractions in the tub. This was truly a marathon birth. Watching her was incredible. She was tired, you could see that, but she just kept going. The resilience and endurance of this woman was amazing to witness. It was one of those moments where you just think, wow… the power of a woman.

Her husband was right there beside her the whole time, encouraging her and supporting her through every step.

After a couple hours of filming, it finally came time to push. And then the story suddenly took a scary turn.

The baby was born, and there was that moment of excitement — You did it! But then we realized something wasn’t right.

The baby wasn’t crying.

The room went very quiet.

The midwife immediately began working on the baby, performing neonatal resuscitation while mom and dad spoke to their baby and encouraged him. There was a heartbeat, but still no cry.

Those moments felt like forever.

And then finally… the baby let out his first scream.

The whole room filled with relief.

Soon he was resting safely on his mother’s chest, and the family was together. It was such a beautiful moment after such a long and intense journey.

Birth is powerful. It shows the strength, resilience, and determination of mothers in a way that’s hard to put into words. I’m always honored when families trust me to capture moments like this.

This one was definitely a unique and unforgettable experience for me behind the camera.

-Caleb Phipps

When her due date passed, this first time mom patiently waited for labor to begin. Finally, a little over a week later, early labor started. Her labor turned...

02/27/2026

What Happens When You Walk Into a Birth Center in Labor?

Most people imagine labor as loud, rushed, and stressful.

But what if it felt calm… quiet… peaceful?

Student midwife Kelly describes what it’s actually like when moms arrive at a birth center in labor — low lights, gentle voices, and space to labor naturally.

Every family deserves a peaceful birth experience.

Have you ever seen a birth center before?

01/28/2026

Caleb Phipps was recently featured on the Happy Homebirth Podcast (Episode 311) alongside midwife Midon Wingo to talk about the journey behind the documentary Birthing Revolution.

In the episode, Caleb shares how the film began, his personal journey into filmmaking, and how his family’s own birth experiences helped open his eyes to the midwifery model of care. Together, Caleb and Midon discuss the heart behind Birthing Revolution, what’s been captured so far, and why these stories matter.

Go listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app—just search Happy Homebirth (by Katelyn Fusco)

01/27/2026

If you’ve been following along with Birthing Revolution and want to stay more connected to what’s happening behind the scenes, I’ve been sending out an email newsletter for the project.

This is where I share:
• Updates on the film’s progress
• Behind-the-scenes moments from shoots
• Release news and next steps
• Ways to be involved and support the project

If you believe in midwives, natural birth, and the importance of these stories being told, I’d love for you to join the list.

👉 Sign up here: subscribepage.io/aQWSaq

Thanks so much for being part of this journey.

01/23/2026

She Was in a Coma… and Her Body Still Gave Birth.

I was talking with an incredible midwife when she shared a story I still can’t stop thinking about.

A pregnant woman was unconscious due to a medical emergency — and yet her body still labored and gave birth on its own. No guidance. No pushing. Just physiology.

It’s a powerful reminder of how deeply the body knows what to do when it’s given space and trust.

This moment is part of Birthing Revolution — a documentary exploring birth, midwifery, and what happens when fear is replaced with understanding.

01/12/2026

How Environment and Hormones Work Together in Birth
Why does environment matter so much in birth?

In this clip, doula Illeatha explains how hormones like oxytocin, endorphins, and adrenaline affect labor—and why fear, interruptions, and overstimulation can actually stall birth.

A calm, safe space with trusted people isn’t just “nice”—it’s biologically important.

This conversation is part of the Birthing Revolution documentary, highlighting how birth works best when we support the body instead of rushing it.