Beliefs and Philosophy
- Birth is inherently a normal, natural and healthy life event, not a disease process.
- Labor, childbirth and breastfeeding are the usual and expected extension of pregnancy for both the mother and baby.
- Women and babies are designed for the work of labor, childbirth and breastfeeding.
- Women and babies are strong.
- Labor and childbirth can be transforming and joyful.
- Labor and childbirth is a sacred and intimate dance to be honored.
- A mother and baby are a unique pair and deserve individualized, supportive, respectful care free from routine interventions and coercion.
- Every woman should have the option to choose the birth location and care provider that best suit her philosophy, desires and birth needs.
- Women are well capable of making informed decisions surrounding all care for her and her baby prenatally through postpartum.
- Birthing women can be confident and equipped for their own journey from pregnancy into motherhood.
- Women give birth.