

I have deep trust in the innate strength of women. I believe women's bodies are not inherently dangerous or in any way hostile. I know that birth is at the essence of a woman's power, and should, as such, be revered as a deeply powerful experience free from hovering and harrassment.
I feel privileged to bear witness every time a woman discovers her capacity to give birth without intervention and without interference. That discovery is profound, and I am honored.
The Midwives Model of Care
In accordance with my core philosophy, I adhere to the Midwives Model of Care. The Midwives Model of Care is based on the fact that pregnancy and birth are normal life processes.
• Monitoring the physical, psychological, and social well-being
of the mother throughout the childbearing cycle
• Providing the mother with individualized education, counseling,
and prenatal care, continuous hands-on assistance during
labor and delivery, and postpartum support
• Minimizing technological interventions
• Identifying and referring women who require obstetrical attention

• Providing the mother with individualized education, counseling,


• Minimizing technological interventions
• Identifying and referring women who require obstetrical attention
The application of this woman-centered model of care has been proven to reduce the incidence of birth injury, trauma, and cesarean section.
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Copyright © 1996-2007, Midwifery Task Force, Inc., All Rights Reserved.