The First Moments
Matter
One family’s unexpected birth story became a mission to help parents ask better questions sooner.
A home birth, a sudden hospital transfer, and one father’s decision to trust what he knew. This concept explores how a single family story could become a documentary, educational resource, and trusted guide for families across Middle Tennessee.
Helping parents better understand birth stress, nervous system development, feeding challenges, sleep, regulation, milestones, and the early moments that shape a child's future.
Featured Documentary
Meet The Family Behind The Story
One Family's First Moments Became A Mission To Help Others
What began as a planned home birth quickly turned into an unexpected series of decisions that would shape one family's perspective on birth, development, and the importance of early evaluation.
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The Birth We Planned
A supported home birth surrounded by trusted professionals, family, and a vision for a calm beginning.
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The Moment Everything Changed
Near the end of labor, their baby became stuck, leading to a rapid transfer from their living room to the hospital.
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One Decision That Changed Everything
With oxygen concerns being discussed and NICU becoming a possibility, Anthony asked for one moment to check his son before he went anywhere.
“I just want to put my hands on my baby before he goes anywhere.”
Featured Documentary
The Birth Story That Changed Everything
This featured story follows one family's unexpected birth experience and the lessons that followed. It serves as the anchor educational resource for parents who want to better understand the connection between birth, early development, and nervous system health.
Featured Story
A real story.
A lasting mission.
From a planned home birth to a moment of crisis — and one father's instinct to trust what he knew.
Featured Documentary
Full Story
Coming Soon
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One Family's Story
The experience that sparked the conversation.
Where it begins.
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Educational Resources
Stories, guides, and expert perspectives that help parents better understand early development.
Helping parents learn.
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Trusted Community
Connections to local providers and resources serving families throughout Middle Tennessee.
Supporting families locally.
The decisions you make in the first moments of your baby's life matter for a lifetime.
Be among the first families to watch the full documentary release.
Get Notified When the Story ReleasesWhy Early Questions Matter
The questions parents ask in the first year matter for a lifetime.
Every family's story is different, but many parents find themselves asking similar questions during pregnancy, birth, infancy, and early childhood.
This project is designed to help families better understand what they are observing, recognize patterns earlier, and know where to turn when they need trusted guidance.
It is not a diagnosis. It is a resource that encourages thoughtful questions, informed conversations, and earlier support when needed.
Every single baby deserves to be checked.
Questions Parents Are Asking
Sleep
Families often wonder whether sleep challenges are simply a phase or a signal that additional support may help.
Feeding
Questions around feeding often lead families to seek additional perspectives and support.
Development
Parents frequently wonder when differences are normal and when it may be worth asking deeper questions about milestones.
Birth & Early Development
Many families are curious about how birth and earliest experiences may influence future growth.
What Makes This Story Different
Rather than offering answers, this project helps parents recognize patterns sooner, ask better questions, and connect with trusted professionals when needed.
This story brings together
- Parent Perspective
- Clinical Perspective
- Birth Team Perspective
- Early Development Perspective
The Story Arc
Five moments that changed one family's story.
From a planned home birth to a mission helping parents ask better questions sooner.
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The Birth We Planned
A supported home birth surrounded by trusted professionals, family, and a vision for a calm beginning.
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The Emergency Transfer
After hours of labor, their baby became stuck and the birth plan changed in an instant.
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The Turning Moment
One Request
"Before he goes anywhere, let me check my son."
As both a father and clinician, Anthony trusted what years of experience had taught him.
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The Turning Point
With oxygen concerns rising and a possible NICU transfer being discussed, one moment changed the direction of the story.
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The Mission
Years later, that experience became the foundation for helping other families recognize concerns earlier, ask better questions, and find trusted support sooner.
"Every single baby deserves to be checked."
Featuring Perspectives From
One story. Multiple perspectives.
This documentary combines the voices of the family, clinicians, and birth professionals who experienced these moments firsthand, creating a fuller picture of the first moments that can shape early development.
A moment remembered differently by everyone involved.
“We thought everything was going according to plan.”
Dr. Anthony Putrus
Father, clinician, and founder of The Healing Place sharing the moment that changed everything.
Anthony's Wife
The person who lived every moment of the birth story and experienced the uncertainty firsthand.
Birth Team Perspective
The professionals present during the planned home birth and emergency transfer.
Midwife Perspective
A firsthand account from the midwife team that supported the birth and witnessed the transition unfold.
Hospital Perspective
A clinical perspective from professionals who experienced the same critical moment from a different side of care.
Community Support Network
How local providers, educators, and family wellness professionals help families find answers sooner.
Infants First Moments
Parent Education · Vol. 01
The First
Moments Guide
Birth experiences, nervous system development, feeding, sleep, regulation, and the early questions every parent should understand.
The First Moments Guide
Inspired by the story featured in Infants First Moments, this educational resource helps parents better understand birth stress, nervous system development, feeding challenges, sleep concerns, regulation, and early developmental milestones.
Designed to help families recognize patterns, ask better questions, and find support sooner.
- Birth stress and early adaptation
- Feeding and regulation
- Sleep and developmental milestones
- Questions worth asking sooner
We respect your privacy. Your information will only be used to send educational resources and updates related to Infants First Moments and The Healing Place.
The Bigger Opportunity
One Story Can Help Thousands Of Families
Infants First Moments begins with one family’s story.
But the vision extends beyond a single documentary.
This project is designed to help parents ask better questions sooner through meaningful stories, practical education, and trusted local connections.
The documentary becomes the foundation for resources that support families during pregnancy, birth, infancy, and early development.
Documentary
A powerful story families connect with emotionally.
First Moments Guide
Practical education families can revisit, share, and apply.
Community Partnerships
Trusted professionals helping families find support sooner.
“The questions parents ask in the first year matter for a lifetime.”
Featured Provider
Meet Dr. Anthony Putrus
Dr. Anthony Putrus is the founder of The Healing Place in Franklin, Tennessee. Through his work with families, he has seen firsthand how early questions, thoughtful evaluation, and trusted support can help parents feel more confident during pregnancy, birth, and the first years of life.