My Birthing Philosophy
- Women's bodies already know how to give birth. Every woman already has this knowledge inside of her, and just needs to tap into it when the time comes!
- A woman will labor the best where ever she feels the safest and most secure. For some that may be a hospital. For others it may mean at home or in an alternative birthing center.
- The nutrition of a pregnant woman greatly impacts the health of her baby from its life as a fetus through adulthood. It is our job as parents to give them the best we can.
- Breastmilk provides optimum nutrition for the newborn baby
- While a cesarean section may be necessary at times, the current rate is too high.
- In most cases, VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) is a safer alternative to routine repeat cesareans.
- I seek to facilitate a woman or a couples personal process in childbearing, and not to impart a preconceived method of labor and birth. There is no one right way to give birth. Each birth is unique.
- A woman in labor deserves an environment in which her privacy, autonomy and emotional security is protected, and her mobility is encouraged.
- Expectant parents should participate in decisions regarding the judicious use of obstetrical medications and procedures. They can help make this easier by educating themselves ahead of time, and throughout their experience.
- The emotions of a birthing woman have profound effects on the birth outcome. Women must be allowed to express all their birth related feelings.
And watch this great video (it's about 4 minutes long) on midwives! I love it! It's just so, pure and beautiful and shows the midwifery model wonderfully.
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