Allowed to Birth — San Francisco Benefit Screening

Allowed to Birth: The Journey of a Global Midwife

A special benefit screening supporting the future of midwifery in California.

Join Californians for the Advancement of Midwifery (CAM) on Wednesday, December 2, at BATS Bayfront Theatre in San Francisco for a screening of Allowed to Birth: The Journey of a Global Midwife, followed by a live conversation and audience Q&A.

Directed by Jacinta Lagos, the documentary follows midwife and educator Kristine Lauria, exploring birth, the importance of physiological care, and the role of midwives in supporting informed choices and respectful maternity care.

The film invites us to consider what becomes possible when we approach birth with greater trust, understanding, and respect for the people giving birth.

Why we're gathering

For nearly four decades, CAM has worked to advance midwifery across California.

This benefit screening is an opportunity to bring new voices into the conversation, strengthen community connections, and support the work ahead.

You don't need to be a midwife or birth professional to join us. Whether you're a parent, healthcare professional, student, advocate, or simply curious about the future of birth, you're welcome.

Ticket proceeds after event expenses support CAM's work to advance community midwifery across California.

Evening schedule

5:45PM—VIP Reception
6:00 PM — Doors open
6:30 PM — Theater seating and welcome
6:45 PM — Allowed to Birth screening
8:15 PM — Live conversation and audience Q&A
8:40 PM — Program concludes

Tickets

General Admission includes the film screening and conversation.

Community Access tickets are available to help make the event accessible to more people.

VIP tickets include admission to the pre-screening reception and the full evening program.

Community Champion tickets include admission for the purchaser and support an additional student admission.

Support the future of midwifery

Can't attend? You can still support CAM's work through the Advancing Midwifery Fund. →

Join us for an evening of film, conversation, and community—and help build what comes next.

Help make this evening possible

We're welcoming sponsors and volunteers who want to help bring this special screening and conversation to life.

Interested in sponsoring? Opportunities are available for businesses, organizations, and individuals who want to support the event and CAM's work advancing midwifery in California. In-kind contributions are welcome, too. Contact us at media@advancingmidwifery.org.

Want to volunteer? We'd love a few extra hands to help with guest check-in, hospitality, and event-day coordination.

Interested? Contact us at outreach@advancingmidwifery.org and let us know how you'd like to be involved.

Californians for the Advancement of Midwifery (CAM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions exceeding the fair market value of goods or services received may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.