AMERICAN DELIVERY (DVD)

In the U.S.where more women die in childbirth than any other wealthy nationthejoys of pregnancy and motherhood are often overshadowed by fear. Amid a growingmaternal health crisis, especially for women of color, American Delivery is a documentarythat tells the story of the glimmers of hope: women finding their voice and autonomy;nurses listening to women and offering birth choices; and hospital leaders welcoming thecommunity as the patient. The film interweaves the stories of women and their familiesacross the U.S. as they navigate the challenges of pregnancy, mental health, childbirth,and the postpartum period. It paints a joyous portrait of the moment babies come into theworld, and the heroic efforts of families and communities to catch new mothers beforethey fall through the broken healthcare safety net. Composing American Delivery | I Just Felt Safe - Maternal Health Solutions in Kentucky | Advancing Maternal Health Equity in Philadelphia | Closing Healthcare Gaps in Rural Areas |