Microbirth, the award-winning documentary that explores the science behind a baby’s microbiome.
Microbirth is a multi-award-winning documentary exploring the latest science behind the ‘seeding and feeding’ of a baby’s microbiome during pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding.
The film features scientists behind groundbreaking research revealing the critical role of a mother’s microbes in developing a baby’s immune system and lifelong health.
Featuring world-leading experts, Microbirth highlights an important public health issue: how medicalised birth and formula feeding may impact the future health of our children.
Watch: Microbirth Official Trailer
About the Microbirth documentary
Microbirth is a 60-minute documentary exploring the latest scientific research into the microscopic events that occur during childbirth.
It reveals how best to support a baby’s microbiome to build a strong immune system, with potential benefits for lifelong and even generational health.
- Winner: Grand Prix Award, Ekotopfilm, Prague 2016
- Winner: Main Prize (Science and Technology), Envirofilm, Bratislava 2016
- Winner: Grand Prix Award, Life Sciences Film Festival, Prague 2014
Featuring leading professors from around the world:
- Martin Blaser, Director of the Human Microbiome Program, New York University
- Maria Gloria Dominguez Bello, Associate Professor, New York University
- Rodney Dietert, Professor of Immunotoxicology, Cornell University
- Philip Steer, Emeritus Professor of Obstetrics, Imperial College London
- Neena Modi, Professor of Neonatal Medicine, Imperial College London
- Matthew Hyde, Research Associate, Imperial College London
- Sue Carter, Professor of Behavioural Neurobiology, University of North Carolina
- Aleeca Bell, Assistant Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago
- Stefan Elbe, Professor of International Relations, University of Sussex
- Anita Kozyrskyj, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Alberta
- Jacquelyn Taylor, Associate Professor of Nursing, Yale University
- Hannah Dahlen, Professor of Midwifery, Western Sydney University
- Lesley Page, Professor of Midwifery, King’s College London
Watch: The Microbirth documentary free
Microbirth resources
Book: Your Baby’s Microbiome
The format uses easy-to-follow chapters including important questions any parent-to-be might have, as well as summaries and QR codes for video clips.
Most importantly, we wanted to offer parents an important tool for empowered decision-making—and a crucial new perspective on microscopic events that can impact a baby’s lifelong health.
There are two editions of our book: The Microbiome Effect is the UK edition published by Pinter & Martin, and Your Baby’s Microbiome is the North American edition published by Chelsea Green. There are a few minor editorial differences between the two editions.
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Microbiome education for birth and breastfeeding professionals, offering continuing education through online courses, conferences and live global events.
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