Why Not Home?

A documentary screening that showcases personal stories of doctors, midwives and nurses who choose to have their babies at home, will be shown May 5^th at 7 pm, Heartwood Center – Skylight Room, 1818 Dempster St, Evanston IL 60202. There is no charge for attending but registration is requested as space is limited. Talk back panel discussion following screening. Go to whynothome.com for ticket information.

“Beyond the personal stories, Why Not Home? is a critical and thoroughly researched look at how we are providing maternity care in the US and the choices we are giving women and families about that care. Maternal mortality rates are rising in the US at at time when they are falling in every other industrialized country. Why Not Home? challenges viewers to move beyond the polarization and judgement that has plagued this issue for decades and instead embrace a more integrated and collaborative model for the future.” whynothome.com

This event is being sponsored by woman is a river – cosponsored by BirthLink Network and The Coalition for Illinois Midwifery.