I believe birth is inherently a natural event, that we have managed for millenniums. Our species depends on that very event. I also believe that even though medical assistance is needed now and then, birth is still not a ‘medical event’.
I believe women have their reasons for whatever they choose, but that it is important they are presented with all the information. I am always respectful and accepting of whatever a woman feels like she needs, to birth her baby. To me it is not important where and how a woman chooses to birth just that she feels respected, informed and supported in her choices.
I also believe that the emotional and/or spiritual side of birth if you like, is equally important to the physical part. There is so much more to birth than our babies coming through the birth canal. This means that is matters how birthing women are treated. It matters that they make the decisions. It matters how the birthing environment is presented and it matters if the woman feels respected, trusted and supported.
This is the basis of how I work with couples as a doula and as an independent childbirth educator.