Many of our problems in US maternity care stem from the fact that we leave no room for recognizing when nature is smarter than we are.

Ina May Gaskin
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Many of our problems in US maternity care stem from the fact that we leave no room for recognizing when nature is smarter than we are. Women have a greater ability to decide on their own treatment for a pregnancy than men do. It is a nurse’s job to recognize this and work with the woman to help her make the best decision for her and her baby.

Source: Birth Matters: A Midwifes Manifesta

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