Reflections from clinicians following the film and Annie's presentation.
"This film will change how you see your work..."
"The film is a must-see for anyone working in the perinatal space. It reminds us of our critical role in preventing and responding to trauma during pregnancy and birth, while honestly addressing the secondary trauma healthcare providers experience and our responsibility to care for one another...This film that will change how you see your work, your patients, and yourself."
"Our actions and inactions can live on for decades..."
"Annie, Tony, and Henry remind us of our sacred task as healthcare workers to care for families at their best moments and sometimes their worst moments. They remind us that our actions and inactions can live on for decades in their story. I'm a better nurse for having the opportunity to see their story."
"I could watch it again and again..."
"A must-watch for anyone who wants to understand the depth, pain, and resilience that come with bringing life into the world. As a labor and delivery nurse, watching this film deeply moved me. It made me ask myself tough questions—What would I do in this situation? How would I handle this? And how is the nurse coping after going through something so intense with her patient?….It’s incredibly powerful. This film is phenomenal. I could watch it again and again."
"Incredibly powerful -- beautifully done, raw, and deeply moving..."
"This documentary is incredibly powerful—beautifully done, raw, and deeply moving. As both a labor nurse of 22 years and a mom, I found myself in tears throughout, relating on so many levels.
Your willingness to speak openly about not only the physical recovery but the emotional and psychological aftermath—the bonding challenges, the strain on your marriage, and the message to dads about seeking support—is so important and deeply needed.
Your story is a gift, and it will help so many."
"Outstanding representation of the impact of a significant perinatal medical event..."
“The opportunity to present the 24 Days Without You film experience at our statewide stakeholder Summit for the Nebraska Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative was profound. The film is an outstanding representation of the impact of a significant perinatal medical event on a mother, father, family and community. . . Our membership was deeply impacted by this experience and will deliver better care because of the knowledge gained.”
"A vital educational tool for both the general public and the medical community."
“24 Days Without You serves as a vital educational tool for both the general public and the medical community. For the public, it sheds light on a rare but life-threatening condition that many may not be aware of, fostering greater understanding and empathy. For medical professionals, it reinforces the importance of vigilance, multidisciplinary collaboration, and compassionate care in managing obstetric emergencies and supporting affected families through the healing process in the months and years that follow.”
"A must-see for anyone in obstetric or neonatal care."
“The immediate impact of viewing this film is apparent to everyone in the room. . . The experience of viewing the film with immediate feedback from the panel was profound and has given me purpose to elevate postpartum care for all patients with a focus on trauma informed care and maternal mental health. This is a must see for anyone in obstetric or neonatal care.”
"A poignant illustration of the multifaceted manner in which birth trauma impacts patients and families..."
"24 Days Without You puts a human face to a devastating childbirth complication that deserves more awareness and research. It is both a poignant illustration of the multifaceted manner in which birth trauma impacts patients and families, as well as a beautiful testament to the strength and resilience required for recovery.
This film should be for essential viewing for all healthcare professionals involved in obstetric care."
"A raw courageous journey through grief, loss, healing, and resilience."
"A powerful look at the complex reality of AFE, this film captures the birth, recovery, and aftermath of Annie Sterle and her husband's raw, courageous journey through grief, loss, healing, and resilience. Essential viewing for healthcare professionals seeking a deeper understanding of the lived experience of AFE and its impact on families and healthcare teams."
"A lifeline for others who have walked a similar path..."
"This film is a lifeline for others who have walked a similar path and felt unseen. It is a testament to what it means to reclaim one’s story—and one’s future—on the other side of the unimaginable…
As a mental healthprofessional, I believe this film is essential viewing. It invites empathy. It educates. And most of all, it heals."