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MICROBIRTH Benefit Screening hosted by Bonu deCaires and Yoga Montclair Sept 28th
NEW DOCUMENTARY "MICROBIRTH"REVEALS THE MICROSCOPIC SECRETS OF CHILDBIRTH
The way we give birth has changed dramatically over the past 30 years. Some leading scientists are now warning that these changes could have serious repercussions for the lifelong health of our children.
Featuring prominent scientists from the UK and North America, "Microbirth" examines
how modern birth practices could be interfering with critical biological processes
potentially making our children more susceptible to disease later in life.
Recent population studies have shown babies born by Caesarean have approximately
a 20% increased risk of developing asthma, 20% increased risk of developing type 1
diabetes, a similar risk with obesity and slightly smaller increases in gastro-intestinal
conditions like Crohn's disease or celiac disease. All of these conditions are linked to the
immune system.
"Microbirth" explores several possible explanations. If a baby is born by Caesarean
Section, scientists hypothesise this could alter the "seeding" of the baby's microbiome,
the critical transfer of good bacteria from mother to baby at birth. Scientists suggest
this could lead to the baby's immune system not developing to its full potential. Another
hypothesis is the actual process of vaginal birth, including the cocktail of hormones
produced during labour, could profoundly affect the baby's immune regulation and metabolism.
Dr Rodney R Dietert, Professor of Immunotoxicology at Cornell University, says, "Over the past 20-30 years, we've seen dramatic increases in childhood asthma, type 1 diabetes, celiac disease, childhood obesity. We've also seen increases in Caesarean delivery. Does Caesarean cause these conditions? No. What Caesarean does is not allow the baby to be seeded with the microbes. The immune system doesn't mature. And the metabolism changes. It's the immune dysfunction and the changes in metabolism that we now know contribute to those diseases and conditions."
Dr Matthew Hyde, Research Associate of Neonatal Medicine, Imperial College London
says, "We are increasingly seeing a world out there with what is really a public health
time-bomb waiting to go off. And the research we are doing suggests it is only going to
get worse, generation on generation. So tomorrow's generation really is on the edge of
the precipice unless we can begin to do something about it."
The film's co-director Toni Harman says, "The World Health Organization has declared that non-communicable disease is already at epidemic levels and is still on the rise. Leading economists have predicted that, by the year 2030, the cost of treating this epidemic has the potential to bankrupt healthcare systems right around the world. Governments are already extremely concerned about the repercussions of antibiotic resistance and the effect this unprecedented level of disease could have upon social and economic stability on a global scale. What is not even on their agenda, however, is the possible effect of mode of birth. In light of this emerging scientific research, surely now is the time for childbirth to be the focus of serious, urgent attention at the highest level?"
"Microbirth" is an independent production by Alto Films Ltd. The film has been
produced and directed by British filmmaking couple, Toni Harman and Alex Wakeford.
They are parents of a 6 year old daughter, born by C-section.
All profits from the screening will benefit Mother Health International. Mother Health International (MHI) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to respond and provide relief to pregnant women and children in areas of disaster, war and extreme economic poverty. They are committed to reducing maternal, infant and child mortality rates by creating culturally competent and sustainable birth centers using the midwifery model of care. They currently work with midwives in areas where the burden of perinatal mortality is extremely high. In Uganda and Haiti they have clinics staffed by traditional midwives who work side by side with local nurse midwives and visiting 'resident' midwives from around the world.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO EVENT:
From Manhattan:
DeCamp Bus Line from Port Authority NYC #66 Bus to the corner of Park street and Walnut street. Walk 2 blocks downhill on Walnut and make a left on Forest St. 107 Forest is a block and a half away.
From Newark or Montclair State University: #28 bus stops on Park St and Walnut St, walk 2 blocks downhill and make a left on Forest St
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Montclair, NJ 07042
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