Ep 311: Midwifery Care Documentary: The Birthing Revolution Project

Happy Homebirth

Katelyn Fusco

Sexuality, Health & Fitness, Parenting, Kids & Family:parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 577 Ratings

🗓️ 26 January 2026

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

What if understanding midwifery care didn’t require convincing—but simply seeing? This week on The Happy Homebirth Podcast, I’m joined by Caleb Phipps, filmmaker and father of four, and Midon Wingo, licensed midwife and passionate advocate for family-centered birth care. Together, they’re creating a documentary called Birthing Revolution—a film designed to show what midwifery care actually looks like. Prenatal visits. Birth spaces. Families. Trust. One of the most powerful ideas from this conversation is the way they frame birth as a story: the mother as the hero, the midwife as the guide. Episode Roundup: First, I’m struck by the power of seeing. Caleb shared how witnessing midwifery care firsthand changed his understanding in a way facts and statistics never could. That’s exactly why Birthing Revolution matters—because when people can actually see birth unfolding with trust and respect, fear begins to loosen its grip. Second, I love the way both Caleb and Midon frame birth as a journey where the mother is the hero and the midwife is the guide. That story deserves to be told well—and protected—so families everywhere can understand what’s possible. And finally, I want to invite you into this work. If this episode resonated with you—if you’ve ever wished your partner, your parents, or your friends could see what midwifery care really looks like—this film could be that bridge. If you’re able, consider supporting the Birthing Revolution project. Even a small contribution helps move this vision forward and makes these stories accessible to families who need them. Links: Donate to Birthing Revolution: https://phippsphilms.com/birthing-revolution-movie/ Birthing Joy: A Home Birth Experience | https://youtu.be/iyhCAG2CQE8?si=YzgT2NRb3J_rd87E Midon Wingo Beautiful Blessings | https://www.beautifulblessingsbirthservices.com/ Redeem ™ | https://hubs.ly/Q03K0Dr90 “Click here to learn more about REDEEM HealthShare Ministry” Restorative Roots | restorativeroots.com (use code HAPPYHOMEBIRTH for $20 off your first order) Whole Mother Homebirth | https://www.myhappyhomebirth.com/presale (use code PODCAST for 10% off)

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Happy Home Birth Podcast, your source for positive natural childbirth stories
0:07.9	and your community of support, education, and encouragement in all things homebirth and motherhood.
0:18.9	What if the biggest barrier to choosing midwifery care isn't fear, but simply not knowing what it actually looks like?
0:27.1	Hey there, happy homebirthers, and welcome to episode 311 of the Happy Home Birth Podcast.
0:33.2	I'm your host, Caitlin Fusco, and today I am joined by Caleb Phipps, a filmmaker and father of four,
0:40.5	and Madonna Wingo, a licensed midwife and longtime advocate for family-centered care.
0:47.5	Together, they're working on a documentary project called Birthing Revolution, a film created to visually capture midwifery care, the families
0:57.5	who choose it, and the stories that so often go unseen. As you listen today, I want you to keep
1:03.9	in mind that projects like this only come to life through community support. We'll share more about
1:09.4	how you can be part of bringing this film
1:11.5	into the world later on in the episode. Okay, let's waste no time and jump in. Please remember that
1:17.8	the opinions of my guests may not necessarily reflect my own and vice versa. And the show is not
1:23.2	medical advice. It's an educational tool. So continue to take empowered responsibility for your
1:28.4	help and your family. Caleb and Madan, thank you both so much for coming on the Happy Home Birth
1:33.9	podcast. Yeah, thank you for having us. Bye. Thanks. Hello. Madon, you've been on the podcast a couple
1:41.1	of times. Actually, our friendship started by you being on my podcast.
1:46.1	Goodness, has it been what? I don't even know how long ago. Five years ago. I lost track of time.
1:53.6	That's amazing. Yes, so much has changed since then. Would you both mind taking a moment to
1:59.5	introduce yourself before we dive into the meat of our conversation?
2:04.9	Sure. I'll go first. I'm a Don Wingo, and I am a licensed midwife in the state of Texas. I'm also a mama to seven beautiful children, six that I get to spend my life with and one I'll get to see one day
2:18.9	and homeschool mama and just enjoying life, getting to enjoy Texas and taking care of
2:27.8	mamas and babies and yeah, married for 22 years plus and met Caleb almost a year ago almost and kind of got brought
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