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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)

This mother was just a few days past her due date. It was Thanksgiving. She spent the day celebrating with her family—already a mom of two—unaware that later that night, labor would gently begin. As contractions started, she chose rest. Knowing how important energy would be, she labored quietly through the night and let her husband sleep.

Around 5:30 a.m., she called her midwife and said, “I think it’s time.”
The midwife then called me the filmmaker.

I grabbed my gear and headed out. The parents arrived at the birthing center just before 7 a.m. I walked in moments later, cameras rolling by about 7:05 am. She went straight to the bathroom and labored on the toilet—focused, calm, steady.

At around 7:10 a.m., her baby was born.

No rush. No panic. No chaos.
Just a midwife catching a baby girl and gently placing her into her mother’s arms.

The environment was incredibly peaceful. The mother was composed and present. There was no drama—only quiet strength. Afterward, they moved to the bed, where the family settled in together. The midwives continued their care—checking vitals, weighing and measuring the baby, footprints, herbal baths—everything done unhurried and with intention.

Later that morning, her children and mother arrived to meet the newest member of the family. By around 10 a.m., the family was dressed, rested, and ready to go home—to spend the rest of the day together, welcoming this baby into their lives.

This birth was fast. It was gentle. And it was deeply beautiful.

As a filmmaker, I’ve witnessed a handful of births—but this one stood out for its calm, its simplicity, and the confidence in the space. It’s a powerful example of what birth at a birthing center can look like when everything progresses normally and care is rooted in trust.

This video is part of the ongoing Birthing Revolution documentary project, exploring midwifery care, birth options, and what it looks like to experience birth outside the hospital.

A Gentle Birth Experience | Midwifery Care at a Birthing Center This mother was just a few days past her due date. It was Thanksgiving. She spent the day celebrating with her family—already a mom of two—unaware that later...