Our World S2021E13 - A Mother's Choice: Birth in the Balkans

Dr. Amira Cerimagic is fighting for her right to a homebirth. In Bosnia Herzegovina, the healthcare system only allows giving birth in hospitals, and eight months pregnant, Amira is preparing to deliver her baby at home in secret. Having experienced previous birth trauma, she's one of the thousands of women in the Balkan region speaking out about the violence and mistreatment that they have endured in hospitals during pregnancy and childbirth. A mother, doctor, and activist, Amira is determined for the arrival of her fourth child to be a life-enhancing experience for her whole family. Our World follows Amira as she prepares for one of the most important moments of her life.