"A woman's experience in birth and the outcome of her birth is influenced by a vast web of influences. We see only a fraction of the thread that make up the fabric of a birth. It is influenced not only by what the mother eats, but what her mind and soul is fed from the time she is playing with dolls until the day she is in labor. It is mysterious and complex.
We are led to believe birth outcome is largely determined by 'prenatal care' or safe medical management; that belief has made us a community of women passive and disconnected. While it is true we cannot absolutely control the outcome of a birth,we must not believe we are not without power or influence.
It is within every one of us to make a difference. We can't wait until we know how, or hope someone else will do it. More powerful than your experience , it is your loving, positive intention that will move the mother, open her, ground her, and enrich her in ways you cannot imagine."
~Pam England, CNM, MA
coauthor of Birthing from Within
We are led to believe birth outcome is largely determined by 'prenatal care' or safe medical management; that belief has made us a community of women passive and disconnected. While it is true we cannot absolutely control the outcome of a birth,we must not believe we are not without power or influence.
It is within every one of us to make a difference. We can't wait until we know how, or hope someone else will do it. More powerful than your experience , it is your loving, positive intention that will move the mother, open her, ground her, and enrich her in ways you cannot imagine."
~Pam England, CNM, MA
coauthor of Birthing from Within