Even if it has not been your habit throughout your life so far, I recommend that you learn to think positively about your body.
Ina May GaskinWe are the only species of mammal that doubts our ability to give birth. It's profitable to scare women about birth. But let's stop it. I tell women: Your body is not a lemon.
Ina May GaskinI dreaded having a boring life when I grew up. And I certainly can't complain about being bored.
Ina May GaskinA society that places a low value on its mothers and the process of birth will suffer an array of negative repercussions for doing so. Good beginnings make a positive difference in the world, so it is worth our while to provide the best possible care for mothers and babies throughout this extraordinarily influential part of life.
Ina May Gaskin