“Modern cultural representations of pregnancy and childbirth show women having decisions made for them by care providers or family or even hospital and birth center policy. Instead of being able to make choices based on personal history and risk factors, procedures and policies focus on standards applied equally to everyone. By turning this on its head, through research, individualized care, and informed consent and refusal, pregnancy and childbirth can become a time for you to find your voice, inner power, and self-respect.”
from Agape Birth Doula Services http://ift.tt/2xjCaVG