The number of maternal deaths is significantly understated because of a lack of effective data collection both in the US and around the world.

Pregnant women who are at risk for suffering complications and even death are in the prime of their lives. The most affected populations are minorities, Native Americans, immigrants, and women living in poverty and who speak little or no English.

Statistically, the United States rates number 39 in maternal mortality. This means that it is safer to be pregnant and to give birth in 38 other countries than the USA... and less expensive too.

I am just one of many many thousands of midwives, who are devoted to saving lives gently.

Research points to the fact that being born without trauma is the foundation for having an intact capacity to love and trust.

I love to receive babies into this world, so crawling around on my knees in the birth room is my best place, and most often you can still find me there.

I get happy very easily and very often.