Birth Matters... It matters because it is the way we all begin our lives outside of our source, our mother's bodies. It's the means from which we enter and feel our first impression of the wider world. For each mother, it is an event that shakes and shapes her to her innermost core. Women's perceptions about their bodies and their babies' capabilities will be deeply influenced by the care they receive around the time of birth.
Ina May GaskinIt is important to keep in mind that our bodies must work pretty well, or their wouldn't be so many humans on the planet.
Ina May GaskinWhen you cast doubt on some bodily function- you don't know how sensitive the body is to that kind of idea.
Ina May Gaskin