Ina May Gaskin Quotes

Ina May Gaskin — American Celebrity

Ina May Gaskin, CPM, has been described as "the mother of authentic midwifery.".. (wikipedia)

If birth matters, midwives matter. In Europe, there are hospitals where the cesarean rate is less than 10%, and you'll find midwives in these hospitals, you'll see a lot less re-admissions with infections and complications, and you'll see a lot less injury to mothers.

I know of no country in the world that has passed a law specifically denying a woman's right to choose where she intends to give birth.

I had to learn not to let anyone push me around, to be brave and to say things I knew might make people mad.

It's very rare to see an undisturbed birth in a modern U.S. teaching hospital, but when you see a woman who isn't frightened, who's giving birth without interference, you stand back in awe and realize how little needed you are except in the rare circumstance.

I dreaded having a boring life when I grew up. And I certainly can't complain about being bored.

Ina May Gaskin Quotes

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