If we are to heal the planet, we must begin by healing birthing. ~ Agnes Sallet Von Tannenberg

We are made to do this work and its not easy...I would say that pain is part of the glory, or the tremendous mystery of life. And that if anything, it's a kind of privilege to stand so close to such an incredible miracle. ~ Simone in Klasson 2001

300,000 women will be giving birth with you today. Relax and breathe and do nothing else. ~ Unknown

If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it. ~ John H. Kennell, MD

We have a secret in our culture, and it's not that birth is painful. It's that women are strong. ~ Laura Stavoe Harm