Belly to Birth Midwifery views birth as a natural physiological event. It is evident that letting
nature take its course, in a familiar environment, surrounded by loved ones and supported by
midwives has exceptional benefits. Home birth provides comfort and diminishes the use
of excessive interventions, which allows the opportunity for a positive labor, birth, and bonding
experience. Women’s bodies are complex, they should be celebrated and trusted. Belly to Birth
Midwifery acknowledges that out of hospital birth is not for everyone, but every birthing person
should have the right to participate in shared decision making. The birthing family should feel
informed, empowered, and respected regardless of the location.
This is your birth, it should be an empowering and beautiful experience.
Whenever and however you give birth, your experience will impact your emotions, your mind, your body and your spirit for the rest of your life.
— Ina May Gaskin
