Allowed to Birth: The Journey of a Global Midwife with Jacinta Lagos and Kristine Lauria

Welcome to the VERY FIRST interview about the upcoming documentary 'Allowed to Birth: The Journey of a Global Midwife'. In this episode of the Triumphant Birth Podcast, host Jamie sits down with filmmaker Jacinta Lagos and legendary midwife Kristine Lauria to explore the heart and soul of this powerful project.About the DocumentaryAllowed 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 GuestsJacinta 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 EpisodeJacinta, Kristine, and Jamie dive into:The origin story of Allowed to BirthThe magic (and chaos!) of the creative process Cultural differences in birth practicesWhy reclaiming intuition and autonomy is essential How this film hopes to spark global changeHow listeners can support the projectEpisode Breakdown00:00 – Introduction to the Guests and Documentary02:57 – Jacinta’s Journey: From Videography to Birth Doula05:57 – Meeting Kristine: The Collaboration Begins12:01 – Kristine’s Perspective on Being Documented15:07 – The Vision Behind Allowed to Birth18:03 – Birth Culture: Argentina vs. U.S.27:55 – Global Impact & Distribution Plans33:07 – The Bigger Picture of Birth36:24 – The Title: “Allowed to Birth”39:19 – Women’s Empowerment in Birth44:11 – Behind-the-Scenes Surprises48:49 – Community Support & Fundraising53:22 – Looking Ahead: Release Plans & Gratitude01:00:36 – 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🔗 Connect with Us on IG:@allowedtobirth@jacintalagosbirthservices@globalmidwife64@triumphant_birth@breechwithoutbordersThank you for being here!