The way a culture treats women in birth is a good indicator of how well women and their contributions to society are valued and honored.

When we as a society begin to value mothers as the givers and supporters of life, then we will see social change in ways that matter.

There is no other organ quite like the uterus. If men had such an organ they would brag about it. So should we

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

Why do we, then, continue to treat women as if their emotions and comfort, and the postures they might want to assume while in labor, are against the rules?

Don't forget to bring your sense of humor to your labor.

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